Jerry Ross Elementary School vs John Wood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jerry Ross Elementary School
Crown Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
650 students
John Wood Elementary School
Merrillville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
227 students
| Measure | Jerry Ross Elementary School Crown Point, Indiana | John Wood Elementary School Merrillville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 1,053 | #221 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5367 of 50,301 | #13220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 650 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | Crown Point | Merrillville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jerry Ross Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 67.3).
- •Jerry Ross Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Jerry Ross Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Jerry Ross Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 58.6%).
- •John Wood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.6).
- •Jerry Ross Elementary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 227.
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 Jerry Ross Elementary School better than John Wood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jerry Ross Elementary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 67.3 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 Jerry Ross Elementary School and John Wood Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Crown Point and Merrillville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jerry Ross Elementary School: 650. John Wood Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jerry Ross Elementary School and John Wood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Jerry Ross Elementary School is 68th of 1,053 and John Wood Elementary School is 221st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).