Henry P Fieler Elementary School vs Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 637 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Higher Institute of Arts & Tech
Merrillville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
259 students
| Measure | Henry P Fieler Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana | Higher Institute of Arts & Tech Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 1,053 | #1032 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #36435 of 50,301 | #45786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 466 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Merrillville | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 18.5).
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 79.5%).
- •Higher Institute of Arts & Tech does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 259.
- •Henry P Fieler Elementary School is a public school while Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School better than Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
On the Success Index (US), Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 18.5 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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School and Higher Institute of Arts & Tech?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Merrillville and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School: 466. Higher Institute of Arts & Tech: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry P Fieler Elementary School and Higher Institute of Arts & Tech rank in Indiana?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 881st of 1,053 and Higher Institute of Arts & Tech is 1032nd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).