Lakeside Elementary School vs Sunny Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
527 students
Sunny Heights Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Sunny Heights Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #916 of 1,053 | #928 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #38092 of 50,301 | #39162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 527 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 29.1).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Sunny Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 69.4%).
- •Lakeside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Lakeside Elementary School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 485.
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 Lakeside Elementary School better than Sunny Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Elementary School ranks higher (30.7 vs 29.1 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 Lakeside Elementary School and Sunny Heights Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary School: 527. Sunny Heights Elementary School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary School and Sunny Heights Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lakeside Elementary School is 916th of 1,053 and Sunny Heights Elementary School is 928th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).