Hershey Elementary School vs Vinton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Vinton Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
387 students
| Measure | Hershey Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Vinton Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,053 | #601 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6365 of 50,301 | #25475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 538 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 49.6).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 74.4%).
- •Vinton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Hershey Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 387.
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 Hershey Elementary School better than Vinton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 49.6 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 Hershey Elementary School and Vinton Elementary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Elementary School: 538. Vinton Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Elementary School and Vinton Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hershey Elementary School is 83rd of 1,053 and Vinton Elementary School is 601st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).