Guilford Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Guilford Elementary Plainfield, Indiana | Van Buren Elementary School Plainfield, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #401 of 1,053 | #96 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #18914 of 50,301 | #7165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 83% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 58.9).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 38.9%).
- •Guilford Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.4).
- •Van Buren Elementary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 434.
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 Guilford Elementary better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 58.9 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 Guilford Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford Elementary: 434. Van Buren Elementary School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford Elementary and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Guilford Elementary is 401st of 1,053 and Van Buren Elementary School is 96th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).