Paramount School of Excellence South Bend vs Swanson Traditional School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students
Swanson Traditional School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend, Indiana | Swanson Traditional School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,053 | #186 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37824 of 50,301 | #12036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 65% |
| city | South Bend | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swanson Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 31.1).
- •Swanson Traditional School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 75.4%).
- •Swanson Traditional School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is the larger school with 476 students compared with 399.
- •Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is a charter school while Swanson Traditional School is a public 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 Paramount School of Excellence South Bend better than Swanson Traditional School?
On the Success Index (US), Swanson Traditional School ranks higher (69.0 vs 31.1 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 Paramount School of Excellence South Bend and Swanson Traditional School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between South Bend and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend: 476. Swanson Traditional School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount School of Excellence South Bend and Swanson Traditional School rank in Indiana?
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is 910th of 1,053 and Swanson Traditional School is 186th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).