Hamilton Heights Elementary School vs Southside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 110 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Heights Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
889 students
Southside Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
891 students
| Measure | Hamilton Heights Elementary School Arcadia, Indiana | Southside Elementary School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #470 of 1,053 | #127 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #21659 of 50,301 | #9539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 889 | 891 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| city | Arcadia | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 55.0).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 45%).
- •Southside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 33.1%).
- •Hamilton Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.2).
- •Southside Elementary School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 889.
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 Hamilton Heights Elementary School better than Southside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 55.0 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 Hamilton Heights Elementary School and Southside Elementary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School: 889. Southside Elementary School: 891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamilton Heights Elementary School and Southside Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hamilton Heights Elementary School is 470th of 1,053 and Southside Elementary School is 127th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).