James Whitcomb Riley School 43 vs Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 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
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis, Indiana | Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 1,053 | #524 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #43277 of 50,301 | #23187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 240 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 44% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 22.5).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry does better on math proficiency (44% vs 6%).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 5%).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 72.5%).
- •James Whitcomb Riley School 43 does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.6).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry is the larger school with 351 students compared with 240.
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 Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry ranks higher (52.8 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 Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43: 240. Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry rank in Indiana?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 999th of 1,053 and Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry is 524th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).