Glen Acres Elementary School vs Murdock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Acres Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
550 students
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
| Measure | Glen Acres Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 1,053 | #418 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #24603 of 50,301 | #19877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 550 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 50.8).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Glen Acres Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.2).
- •Glen Acres Elementary School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 230.
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 Glen Acres Elementary School better than Murdock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 50.8 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 Glen Acres Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Acres Elementary School: 550. Murdock Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Acres Elementary School and Murdock Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Glen Acres Elementary School is 578th of 1,053 and Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).