Memorial Elementary School vs Saint Joseph Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Saint Joseph Central School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Memorial Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Saint Joseph Central School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,053 | #389 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #5256 of 50,301 | #18549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 51% |
| city | Valparaiso | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 59.5).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 46%).
- •Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 45.4%).
- •Saint Joseph Central School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.9).
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 Memorial Elementary School better than Saint Joseph Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 59.5 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 Memorial Elementary School and Saint Joseph Central School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial Elementary School: 434. Saint Joseph Central School: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial Elementary School and Saint Joseph Central School rank in Indiana?
Memorial Elementary School is 64th of 1,053 and Saint Joseph Central School is 389th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).