Lafayette Park Elementary School vs Northwestern Senior High 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 Senior High School
Kokomo · Public high · Grades 9–12
541 students
| Measure | Lafayette Park Elementary School Kokomo, Indiana | Northwestern Senior High School Kokomo, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #678 of 1,053 | #52 of 387 |
| National rank | #27912 of 50,301 | #3459 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 527 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Kokomo | Kokomo |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 46.0).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Northwestern Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 36%).
- •Northwestern Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 62%).
- •Lafayette Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.9).
- •Northwestern Senior High School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 527.
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 Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern Senior High School ranks higher (69.4 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 Senior High 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 Senior High School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Park Elementary School and Northwestern Senior High School rank in Indiana?
Lafayette Park Elementary School is 678th of 1,053 and Northwestern Senior High School is 52nd of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).