LH Carpenter Early Learning Center vs Southwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center
Wabash · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
176 students
Southwood Elementary School
Wabash · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | LH Carpenter Early Learning Center Wabash, Indiana | Southwood Elementary School Wabash, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,053 | #614 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #35585 of 50,301 | #25658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 176 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Wabash | Wabash |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 34.5).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 66.5%).
- •Southwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 29.3).
- •Southwood Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 176.
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 LH Carpenter Early Learning Center better than Southwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwood Elementary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 34.5 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 LH Carpenter Early Learning Center and Southwood Elementary School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Wabash and Wabash in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center: 176. Southwood Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LH Carpenter Early Learning Center and Southwood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
LH Carpenter Early Learning Center is 864th of 1,053 and Southwood Elementary School is 614th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).