Murdock Elementary School vs Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 781 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette
Lafayette · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
193 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,053 | #797 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #19877 of 50,301 | #32274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 230 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 39.5).
- •Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Murdock Elementary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 193.
- •Murdock Elementary School is a public school while Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette is a charter 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 Murdock Elementary School better than Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 39.5 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 Murdock Elementary School and Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette?
About 781 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary School: 230. Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary School and Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette rank in Indiana?
Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 and Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette is 797th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).