Frank O'Bannon Elementary School vs Thomas A Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
557 students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
705 students
| Measure | Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Hammond, Indiana | Thomas A Edison Elementary School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 1,053 | #830 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #38005 of 50,301 | #33941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 557 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | Hammond | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 30.8).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 56.4%).
- •Frank O'Bannon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.6).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 557.
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 Frank O'Bannon Elementary School better than Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks higher (37.1 vs 30.8 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 Frank O'Bannon Elementary School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School: 557. Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank O'Bannon Elementary School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School is 915th of 1,053 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 830th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).