Paul Saylor Elementary School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
Van Buren Elementary School
Brazil · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Paul Saylor Elementary School Valparaiso, Indiana | Van Buren Elementary School Brazil, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,053 | #394 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #34266 of 50,301 | #18623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 274 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Valparaiso | Brazil |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 36.6).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Paul Saylor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 52.4%).
- •Paul Saylor Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.3).
- •Van Buren Elementary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 274.
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 Paul Saylor Elementary School better than Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 36.6 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 Paul Saylor Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Brazil in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Saylor Elementary School: 274. Van Buren Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Saylor Elementary School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Paul Saylor Elementary School is 837th of 1,053 and Van Buren Elementary School is 394th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).