Parker Elementary School vs Wilbur Wright Elementary 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.
Parker Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | Parker Elementary School New Castle, Indiana | Wilbur Wright Elementary School New Castle, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 1,053 | #694 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #35296 of 50,301 | #28357 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 278 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 35.0).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 25%).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 76.6%).
- •Parker Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Wilbur Wright Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 278.
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 Parker Elementary School better than Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks higher (45.4 vs 35.0 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 Parker Elementary School and Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker Elementary School: 278. Wilbur Wright Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker Elementary School and Wilbur Wright Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Parker Elementary School is 860th of 1,053 and Wilbur Wright Elementary School is 694th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).