KIPP Indy Unite Elementary vs Louis B Russell Jr School 48
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
274 students
| Measure | KIPP Indy Unite Elementary Indianapolis, Indiana | Louis B Russell Jr School 48 Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1052 of 1,053 | #650 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #50108 of 50,301 | #26612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 721 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| 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 6.2).
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 98.5%).
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 21.2).
- •KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 274.
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 KIPP Indy Unite Elementary better than Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
On the Success Index (US), Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks higher (47.8 vs 6.2 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 KIPP Indy Unite Elementary and Louis B Russell Jr School 48?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary: 721. Louis B Russell Jr School 48: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Indy Unite Elementary and Louis B Russell Jr School 48 rank in Indiana?
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is 1052nd 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).