Herron Preparatory Academy vs James Whitcomb Riley School 43
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herron Preparatory Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
428 students
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
| Measure | Herron Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 1,053 | #999 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3175 of 50,301 | #43277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 428 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 6% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herron Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 22.5).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 72.5%).
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.1).
- •Herron Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 240.
- •Herron Preparatory Academy is a charter school while James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is a public 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 Herron Preparatory Academy better than James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
On the Success Index (US), Herron Preparatory Academy ranks higher (83.4 vs 22.5 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 Herron Preparatory Academy and James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herron Preparatory Academy: 428. James Whitcomb Riley School 43: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herron Preparatory Academy and James Whitcomb Riley School 43 rank in Indiana?
Herron Preparatory Academy is 29th of 1,053 and James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 999th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).