Garden City Elementary School vs The PATH School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
727 students
The PATH School
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
705 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | The PATH School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #961 of 1,053 | #619 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #40993 of 50,301 | #25780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 727 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The PATH School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 26.1).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 71.8%).
- •The PATH School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •Garden City Elementary School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 705.
- •Garden City Elementary School is a public school while The PATH School is a charter 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 Garden City Elementary School better than The PATH School?
On the Success Index (US), The PATH School ranks higher (49.1 vs 26.1 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 Garden City Elementary School and The PATH School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary School: 727. The PATH School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary School and The PATH School rank in Indiana?
Garden City Elementary School is 961st of 1,053 and The PATH School is 619th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).