Parkside Elementary School vs Waterford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–4
334 students
Waterford Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades K–4
400 students
| Measure | Parkside Elementary School Goshen, Indiana | Waterford Elementary School Goshen, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 1,053 | #596 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #16812 of 50,301 | #25273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 334 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 49% |
| city | Goshen | Goshen |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 49.9).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 66.8%).
- •Waterford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Waterford Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 334.
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 Parkside Elementary School better than Waterford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 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 Parkside Elementary School and Waterford Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Goshen and Goshen in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Elementary School: 334. Waterford Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Elementary School and Waterford Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Parkside Elementary School is 331st of 1,053 and Waterford Elementary School is 596th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).