Ferdinand Elementary School vs Nancy Hanks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferdinand Elementary School
Ferdinand · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
Ferdinand · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
| Measure | Ferdinand Elementary School Ferdinand, Indiana | Nancy Hanks Elementary School Ferdinand, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 1,053 | #164 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #4601 of 50,301 | #11331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 272 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| city | Ferdinand | Ferdinand |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferdinand Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 70.0).
- •Ferdinand Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Ferdinand Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Ferdinand Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 32.8%).
- •Ferdinand Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.7).
- •Nancy Hanks Elementary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 272.
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 Ferdinand Elementary School better than Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferdinand Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 70.0 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 Ferdinand Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Ferdinand and Ferdinand in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferdinand Elementary School: 272. Nancy Hanks Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferdinand Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Ferdinand Elementary School is 52nd of 1,053 and Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 164th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).