Handley Elementary School vs Riley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 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
Riley Elementary School
LaPorte · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
291 students
| Measure | Handley Elementary School LaPorte, Indiana | Riley Elementary School LaPorte, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,053 | #460 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #25882 of 50,301 | #21267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 366 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | LaPorte | LaPorte |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 48.9).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Riley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 52.7%).
- •Handley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
- •Handley Elementary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 291.
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 Riley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riley Elementary School ranks higher (55.6 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 Riley Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between LaPorte and LaPorte in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley Elementary School: 366. Riley Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley Elementary School and Riley Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Handley Elementary School is 621st of 1,053 and Riley Elementary School is 460th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).