Mount Healthy Elementary School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Healthy Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
| Measure | Mount Healthy Elementary School Columbus, Indiana | Van Buren Elementary School Nashville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #400 of 1,053 | #197 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #18789 of 50,301 | #12542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| city | Columbus | Nashville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 59.1).
- •Mount Healthy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 46%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
- •Mount Healthy Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 210.
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 Mount Healthy Elementary School better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary School ranks higher (68.3 vs 59.1 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 Mount Healthy Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Nashville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Healthy Elementary School: 365. Van Buren Elementary School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Healthy Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Mount Healthy Elementary School is 400th of 1,053 and Van Buren Elementary School is 197th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).