Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School vs Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 996 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Griffith, Indiana | Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 1,053 | #1026 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24671 of 50,301 | #45462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 477 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 39% |
| city | Griffith | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 19.0).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 97.1%).
- •Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 19.3).
- •Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is the larger school with 483 students compared with 477.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School better than Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 19.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Griffith and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School: 477. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 581st of 1,053 and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is 1026th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).