Excel Center - Shadeland vs Pleasant Run Elementary School
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 - Shadeland
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
404 students
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
561 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Shadeland Indianapolis, Indiana | Pleasant Run Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 387 | #902 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14908 of 16,910 | #37439 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 404 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Run Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 22.2).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 68.1%).
- •Pleasant Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 28.9).
- •Pleasant Run Elementary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 404.
- •Excel Center - Shadeland is a charter school while Pleasant Run Elementary School 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 - Shadeland better than Pleasant Run Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Run Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.2 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 Excel Center - Shadeland and Pleasant Run Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Shadeland: 404. Pleasant Run Elementary School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Shadeland and Pleasant Run Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Shadeland is 370th of 387 and Pleasant Run Elementary School is 902nd of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).