Lynwood Elementary vs Stephen Decatur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynwood Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
496 students
| Measure | Lynwood Elementary Indianapolis, Indiana | Stephen Decatur Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 1,053 | #933 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #25175 of 50,301 | #39493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 583 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 28.6).
- •Lynwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Lynwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Lynwood Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 496.
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 Lynwood Elementary better than Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lynwood Elementary ranks higher (50.0 vs 28.6 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 Lynwood Elementary and Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynwood Elementary: 583. Stephen Decatur Elementary School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynwood Elementary and Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lynwood Elementary is 592nd of 1,053 and Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 933rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).