James Whitcomb Riley School 43 vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
240 students
| Measure | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis, Indiana | Jefferson Elementary School Plymouth, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,053 | #793 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #43277 of 50,301 | #32124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 240 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 47% |
| city | Indianapolis | Plymouth |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 22.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 72.5%).
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.1).
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 Whitcomb Riley School 43 better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (39.7 vs 22.5 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 Whitcomb Riley School 43 and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Plymouth in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43: 240. Jefferson Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Indiana?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 999th of 1,053 and Jefferson Elementary School is 793rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).