Knightstown Elementary School vs Mays Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knightstown Elementary School
Knightstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
372 students
Mays Community Academy
Mays · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
| Measure | Knightstown Elementary School Knightstown, Indiana | Mays Community Academy Mays, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,053 | #924 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14653 of 50,301 | #38947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 372 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 32% |
| city | Knightstown | Mays |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knightstown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 29.4).
- •Knightstown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Knightstown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Knightstown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 92.1%).
- •Mays Community Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 18.6).
- •Knightstown Elementary School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 101.
- •Knightstown Elementary School is a public school while Mays Community Academy 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 Knightstown Elementary School better than Mays Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Knightstown Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 29.4 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 Knightstown Elementary School and Mays Community Academy?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Knightstown and Mays in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knightstown Elementary School: 372. Mays Community Academy: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knightstown Elementary School and Mays Community Academy rank in Indiana?
Knightstown Elementary School is 270th of 1,053 and Mays Community Academy is 924th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).