Prairie Vista Elementary School vs Swanson Traditional School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Granger · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
Swanson Traditional School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger, Indiana | Swanson Traditional School South Bend, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,053 | #186 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3051 of 50,301 | #12036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 513 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 65% |
| city | Granger | South Bend |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 69.0).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 54%).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 33.6%).
- •Swanson Traditional School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
- •Prairie Vista Elementary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 399.
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 Vista Elementary School better than Swanson Traditional School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 69.0 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 Prairie Vista Elementary School and Swanson Traditional School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Granger and South Bend in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Vista Elementary School: 513. Swanson Traditional School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Vista Elementary School and Swanson Traditional School rank in Indiana?
Prairie Vista Elementary School is 27th of 1,053 and Swanson Traditional School is 186th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).