Liberty Elementary School vs Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
446 students
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students
| Measure | Liberty Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #739 of 1,053 | #910 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #30161 of 50,301 | #37824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 446 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Mishawaka | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 31.1).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 75.4%).
- •Liberty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is the larger school with 476 students compared with 446.
- •Liberty Elementary School is a public school while Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liberty Elementary School better than Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 31.1 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 Liberty Elementary School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mishawaka and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Elementary School: 446. Paramount School of Excellence South Bend: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Elementary School and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend rank in Indiana?
Liberty Elementary School is 739th of 1,053 and Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is 910th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).