Lapel Elementary School vs Lost Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lapel Elementary School
Lapel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
Lost Creek Elementary School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Lapel Elementary School Lapel, Indiana | Lost Creek Elementary School Terre Haute, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,053 | #281 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #18532 of 50,301 | #15116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 675 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Lapel | Terre Haute |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lost Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 59.5).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Lapel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 48.4%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.3).
- •Lapel Elementary School is the larger school with 675 students compared with 672.
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 Lapel Elementary School better than Lost Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lost Creek Elementary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.5 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 Lapel Elementary School and Lost Creek Elementary School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Lapel and Terre Haute in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lapel Elementary School: 675. Lost Creek Elementary School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lapel Elementary School and Lost Creek Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lapel Elementary School is 387th of 1,053 and Lost Creek Elementary School is 281st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).