Golden Bear Preschool vs Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Bear Preschool
Shelbyville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
295 students
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Golden Bear Preschool Shelbyville, Indiana | Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #463 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #21356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 295 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Bear Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 52.2%).
- •Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch is the larger school with 565 students compared with 295.
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 Golden Bear Preschool better than Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Golden Bear Preschool and Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Bear Preschool: 295. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Bear Preschool and Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Golden Bear Preschool is unranked and Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch is 463rd of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).