Lost Creek Elementary School vs Rio Grande Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Rio Grande Elementary School
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Lost Creek Elementary School Terre Haute, Indiana | Rio Grande Elementary School Terre Haute, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 1,053 | #313 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15116 of 50,301 | #16280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Terre Haute | Terre Haute |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lost Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 62.8).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 49.5%).
- •Rio Grande Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.6).
- •Lost Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 408.
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 Lost Creek Elementary School better than Rio Grande Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lost Creek Elementary School ranks higher (64.5 vs 62.8 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 Lost Creek Elementary School and Rio Grande Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Terre Haute and Terre Haute in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lost Creek Elementary School: 672. Rio Grande Elementary School: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lost Creek Elementary School and Rio Grande Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lost Creek Elementary School is 281st of 1,053 and Rio Grande Elementary School is 313th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).