Excel Center - Gary vs Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Gary
Gary · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Gary Gary, Indiana | Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 387 | #1026 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #1248 of 16,910 | #45462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 125 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Gary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 19.0).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 97.1%).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.3).
- •Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is the larger school with 483 students compared with 125.
- •Excel Center - Gary is a charter school while Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excel Center - Gary better than Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Gary ranks higher (80.1 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 Excel Center - Gary and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Gary: 125. Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Gary and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Gary is 10th of 387 and Longfellow New Tech Elementary Sch is 1026th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).