Murdock Elementary School vs Vinton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.0 km 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
Vinton Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
387 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Vinton Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,053 | #601 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #19877 of 50,301 | #25475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 230 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 49.6).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Vinton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Vinton Elementary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 230.
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 Vinton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 49.6 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 Murdock Elementary School and Vinton Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary School: 230. Vinton Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary School and Vinton Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 and Vinton Elementary School is 601st of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).