Handley Elementary School vs Mount Healthy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 285 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
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
| Measure | Handley Elementary School LaPorte, Indiana | Mount Healthy Elementary School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,053 | #400 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #25882 of 50,301 | #18789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 366 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | LaPorte | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Healthy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 48.9).
- •Mount Healthy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Mount Healthy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Mount Healthy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 52.7%).
- •Handley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Handley Elementary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 365.
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 Mount Healthy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Healthy Elementary School ranks higher (59.1 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 Mount Healthy Elementary School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between LaPorte and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley Elementary School: 366. Mount Healthy Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley Elementary School and Mount Healthy Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Handley Elementary School is 621st of 1,053 and Mount Healthy Elementary School is 400th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).