Louis B Russell Jr School 48 vs Shortridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 518 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
274 students
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
| Measure | Louis B Russell Jr School 48 Indianapolis, Indiana | Shortridge High School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 1,053 | #317 of 387 |
| National rank | #26612 of 50,301 | #11679 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 274 | 1,206 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 1,206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 37.2).
- •Shortridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 79.2%).
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Shortridge High School is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 274.
- •Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is a charter school while Shortridge High School is a public 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 Louis B Russell Jr School 48 better than Shortridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Louis B Russell Jr School 48 ranks higher (47.8 vs 37.2 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 Louis B Russell Jr School 48 and Shortridge High School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48: 274. Shortridge High School: 1,206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Louis B Russell Jr School 48 and Shortridge High School rank in Indiana?
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 is 650th of 1,053 and Shortridge High School is 317th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).