Handley Elementary School vs Kesling Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley Elementary School
LaPorte · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
366 students
Kesling Intermediate School
LaPorte · Public middle · Grades 5–6
847 students
| Measure | Handley Elementary School LaPorte, Indiana | Kesling Intermediate School LaPorte, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,053 | #98 of 335 |
| National rank | #25882 of 50,301 | #5434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 366 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | LaPorte | LaPorte |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kesling Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 48.9).
- •Kesling Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Kesling Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 52.7%).
- •Kesling Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Kesling Intermediate School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 366.
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 Handley Elementary School better than Kesling Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Kesling Intermediate School ranks higher (60.2 vs 48.9 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 Handley Elementary School and Kesling Intermediate School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between LaPorte and LaPorte in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley Elementary School: 366. Kesling Intermediate School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley Elementary School and Kesling Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Handley Elementary School is 621st of 1,053 and Kesling Intermediate School is 98th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).