James Cole Elementary School vs Wainwright Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Cole Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Wainwright Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
320 students
| Measure | James Cole Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Wainwright Middle School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 1,053 | #227 of 335 |
| National rank | #12141 of 50,301 | #8973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Cole Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 43.9).
- •James Cole Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •James Cole Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •James Cole Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 39.1%).
- •Wainwright Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •James Cole Elementary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 320.
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 Cole Elementary School better than Wainwright Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Cole Elementary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 43.9 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 Cole Elementary School and Wainwright Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Cole Elementary School: 321. Wainwright Middle School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Cole Elementary School and Wainwright Middle School rank in Indiana?
James Cole Elementary School is 189th of 1,053 and Wainwright Middle School is 227th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).