Hershey Elementary School vs Wyandotte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 6.0 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
Wyandotte Elementary
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | Hershey Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Wyandotte Elementary Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,053 | #135 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6365 of 50,301 | #9907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 72.1).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Hershey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 30.5%).
- •Wyandotte Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •Hershey Elementary School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 522.
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 Wyandotte Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 72.1 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 Wyandotte Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Elementary School: 538. Wyandotte Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Elementary School and Wyandotte Elementary rank in Indiana?
Hershey Elementary School is 83rd of 1,053 and Wyandotte Elementary is 135th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).