Needham Elementary School vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needham Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
347 students
Northwood Elementary School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students
| Measure | Needham Elementary School Franklin, Indiana | Northwood Elementary School Franklin, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,053 | #669 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #23622 of 50,301 | #27491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 347 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Franklin | Franklin |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 46.6).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 60.2%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Northwood Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 347.
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 Needham Elementary School better than Northwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Needham Elementary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 46.6 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 Needham Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Franklin in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham Elementary School: 347. Northwood Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham Elementary School and Northwood Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Needham Elementary School is 539th of 1,053 and Northwood Elementary School is 669th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).