James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School vs SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
173 students
SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
588 students
| Measure | James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School Indianapolis, Indiana | SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #945 of 1,053 | #981 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #39920 of 50,301 | #42384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 173 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 173 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.9).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 88.1%).
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 10.1).
- •SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence is the larger school with 588 students compared with 173.
- •James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School is a public school while SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence 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 James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School better than SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.9 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 James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School and SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School: 173. SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School and SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence rank in Indiana?
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School is 945th of 1,053 and SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence is 981st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).