Lancaster Central School vs Mabel K Holland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Central School
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Lancaster Central School Bluffton, Indiana | Mabel K Holland Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #251 of 1,053 | #289 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14185 of 50,301 | #15384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Bluffton | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 64.1).
- •Mabel K Holland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Mabel K Holland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Lancaster Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 64.4%).
- •Mabel K Holland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
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 Lancaster Central School better than Mabel K Holland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Central School ranks higher (65.9 vs 64.1 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 Lancaster Central School and Mabel K Holland Elementary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Bluffton and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster Central School: 533. Mabel K Holland Elementary School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster Central School and Mabel K Holland Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lancaster Central School is 251st of 1,053 and Mabel K Holland Elementary School is 289th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).