Prairie Heights Elementary School vs University Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
LaGrange · Public elementary · Grades K–4
537 students
University Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
536 students
| Measure | Prairie Heights Elementary School LaGrange, Indiana | University Elementary School Bloomington, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,053 | #117 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #27784 of 50,301 | #9079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 537 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | LaGrange | Bloomington |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 46.2).
- •University Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •University Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •University Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 43.8%).
- •University Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.9).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 536.
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 Prairie Heights Elementary School better than University Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 46.2 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 Prairie Heights Elementary School and University Elementary School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between LaGrange and Bloomington in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Heights Elementary School: 537. University Elementary School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Heights Elementary School and University Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Prairie Heights Elementary School is 673rd of 1,053 and University Elementary School is 117th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).