F Willard Crichfield Elementary vs Southwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
LaPorte · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students
Southwood Elementary School
Wabash · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | F Willard Crichfield Elementary LaPorte, Indiana | Southwood Elementary School Wabash, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,053 | #614 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8972 of 50,301 | #25658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 459 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 43% |
| city | LaPorte | Wabash |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •F Willard Crichfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 49.3).
- •F Willard Crichfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 43%).
- •F Willard Crichfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •F Willard Crichfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 49.3%).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.7).
- •F Willard Crichfield Elementary is the larger school with 459 students compared with 458.
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 F Willard Crichfield Elementary better than Southwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), F Willard Crichfield Elementary ranks higher (73.4 vs 49.3 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 F Willard Crichfield Elementary and Southwood Elementary School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between LaPorte and Wabash in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary: 459. Southwood Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F Willard Crichfield Elementary and Southwood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary is 116th of 1,053 and Southwood Elementary School is 614th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).