Lester B Sommer Elementary School vs North Montgomery High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
Crawfordsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
North Montgomery High School
Crawfordsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
547 students
| Measure | Lester B Sommer Elementary School Crawfordsville, Indiana | North Montgomery High School Crawfordsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #646 of 1,053 | #239 of 387 |
| National rank | #26557 of 50,301 | #8890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 547 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 547 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Crawfordsville | Crawfordsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.9 vs 48.1).
- •Lester B Sommer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •North Montgomery High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •North Montgomery High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 40.4%).
- •North Montgomery High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.1).
- •North Montgomery High School is the larger school with 547 students compared with 342.
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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School better than North Montgomery High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lester B Sommer Elementary School and North Montgomery High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Crawfordsville and Crawfordsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School: 342. North Montgomery High School: 547. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lester B Sommer Elementary School and North Montgomery High School rank in Indiana?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School is 646th of 1,053 and North Montgomery High School is 239th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).