New Paris Elementary School vs Waterford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Paris Elementary School
New Paris · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
Waterford Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–4
400 students
| Measure | New Paris Elementary School New Paris, Indiana | Waterford Elementary School Goshen, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,053 | #596 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14665 of 50,301 | #25273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 488 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | New Paris | Goshen |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 49.9).
- •New Paris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •New Paris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •New Paris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 61.3%).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.1).
- •New Paris Elementary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 400.
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 New Paris Elementary School better than Waterford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Paris Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 49.9 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 New Paris Elementary School and Waterford Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between New Paris and Goshen in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Paris Elementary School: 488. Waterford Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Paris Elementary School and Waterford Elementary School rank in Indiana?
New Paris Elementary School is 272nd of 1,053 and Waterford Elementary School is 596th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).