Hope Elementary School vs W D Richards Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Elementary School
Hope · Public elementary · Grades K–6
547 students
W D Richards Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
| Measure | Hope Elementary School Hope, Indiana | W D Richards Elementary School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 1,053 | #576 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #22429 of 50,301 | #24569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 547 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Hope | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 50.9).
- •Hope Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •W D Richards Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •W D Richards Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 54.5%).
- •Hope Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.3).
- •W D Richards Elementary School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 547.
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 Hope Elementary School better than W D Richards Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Elementary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 50.9 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 Hope Elementary School and W D Richards Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hope and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Elementary School: 547. W D Richards Elementary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Elementary School and W D Richards Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hope Elementary School is 498th of 1,053 and W D Richards Elementary School is 576th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).