Forest Dale Elementary School vs Riverside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Dale Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Riverside Intermediate School
Fishers · Public middle · Grades 5–6
891 students
| Measure | Forest Dale Elementary School Carmel, Indiana | Riverside Intermediate School Fishers, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,053 | #16 of 335 |
| National rank | #2833 of 50,301 | #2024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 638 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 71% |
| city | Carmel | Fishers |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Dale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 76.9).
- •Forest Dale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •Forest Dale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Forest Dale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 24.8%).
- •Forest Dale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.6).
- •Riverside Intermediate School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 638.
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 Forest Dale Elementary School better than Riverside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Dale Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 76.9 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 Forest Dale Elementary School and Riverside Intermediate School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Fishers in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Dale Elementary School: 638. Riverside Intermediate School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Dale Elementary School and Riverside Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Forest Dale Elementary School is 20th of 1,053 and Riverside Intermediate School is 16th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).