Lakeside Elementary School vs Towne Meadow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 24 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
Towne Meadow Elementary School
Carmel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Lakeside Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana | Towne Meadow Elementary School Carmel, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #916 of 1,053 | #13 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #38092 of 50,301 | #1954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 83% |
| city | Indianapolis | Carmel |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Towne Meadow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 30.7).
- •Towne Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 38%).
- •Towne Meadow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 23%).
- •Towne Meadow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 69.4%).
- •Towne Meadow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
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 Towne Meadow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Towne Meadow Elementary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 30.7 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 Towne Meadow Elementary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Carmel in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Elementary School: 527. Towne Meadow Elementary School: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Elementary School and Towne Meadow Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lakeside Elementary School is 916th of 1,053 and Towne Meadow Elementary School is 13th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).