Lafayette Park Elementary School vs Northwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
Northwestern Middle School
Kokomo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
324 students
| Measure | Lafayette Park Elementary School Kokomo, Indiana | Northwestern Middle School Kokomo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 1,053 | #127 of 335 |
| National rank | #27912 of 50,301 | #6175 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 527 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 51% |
| city | Kokomo | Kokomo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 46.0).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 44%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Northwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 62%).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 18.0).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 324.
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 Lafayette Park Elementary School better than Northwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 46.0 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 Lafayette Park Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Kokomo and Kokomo in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Park Elementary School: 527. Northwestern Middle School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Park Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School rank in Indiana?
Lafayette Park Elementary School is 678th of 1,053 and Northwestern Middle School is 127th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).