Excel Center - University Heights vs William Henry Burkhart Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - University Heights
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
432 students
William Henry Burkhart Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
449 students
| Measure | Excel Center - University Heights Indianapolis, Indiana | William Henry Burkhart Elementary Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 387 | #607 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6796 of 16,910 | #25541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 432 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.5% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - University Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 49.5).
- •Excel Center - University Heights does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 76.8%).
- •William Henry Burkhart Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 36.0).
- •William Henry Burkhart Elementary is the larger school with 449 students compared with 432.
- •Excel Center - University Heights is a charter school while William Henry Burkhart Elementary 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 - University Heights better than William Henry Burkhart Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - University Heights ranks higher (56.0 vs 49.5 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 - University Heights and William Henry Burkhart Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - University Heights: 432. William Henry Burkhart Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - University Heights and William Henry Burkhart Elementary rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - University Heights is 153rd of 387 and William Henry Burkhart Elementary is 607th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).