Paramount School of Excellence South Bend vs Walt Disney Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.6 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
Walt Disney Elementary School
Mishawaka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend, Indiana | Walt Disney Elementary School Mishawaka, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 1,053 | #511 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37824 of 50,301 | #22810 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | South Bend | Mishawaka |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 31.1).
- •Walt Disney Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •Walt Disney Elementary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 476.
- •Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is a charter school while Walt Disney Elementary 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 Walt Disney Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 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 Walt Disney Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between South Bend and Mishawaka in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend: 476. Walt Disney Elementary School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount School of Excellence South Bend and Walt Disney Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend is 910th of 1,053 and Walt Disney Elementary School is 511th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).