Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle vs Excel Center - University Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
451 students
Excel Center - University Heights
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
432 students
| Measure | Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle Indianapolis, Indiana | Excel Center - University Heights Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,053 | #153 of 387 |
| National rank | #30481 of 50,301 | #6796 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 36.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - University Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 42.2).
- •Excel Center - University Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 81.4%).
- •Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 36.0).
- •Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 432.
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 Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle better than Excel Center - University Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - University Heights ranks higher (56.0 vs 42.2 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 Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle and Excel Center - University Heights?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle: 451. Excel Center - University Heights: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle and Excel Center - University Heights rank in Indiana?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is 749th of 1,053 and Excel Center - University Heights is 153rd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).