James Whitcomb Riley School 43 vs Louis B Russell Jr School 48
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.5 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
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
274 students
| Measure | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis, Indiana | Louis B Russell Jr School 48 Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,053 | #650 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #43277 of 50,301 | #26612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 240 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 6% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 22.5).
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 79.2%).
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.9).
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is the larger school with 274 students compared with 240.
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is a public school while Louis B Russell Jr School 48 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 Whitcomb Riley School 43 better than Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
On the Success Index (US), Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks higher (47.8 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 Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43: 240. Louis B Russell Jr School 48: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and Louis B Russell Jr School 48 rank in Indiana?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 999th of 1,053 and Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is 650th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).