Southwestern Elementary School vs Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwestern Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Southwestern Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana | Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 1,053 | #463 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #12165 of 50,301 | #21356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Shelbyville | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 55.5).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 52.2%).
- •Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.6).
- •Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch is the larger school with 565 students compared with 405.
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 Southwestern Elementary School better than Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Elementary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 55.5 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 Southwestern Elementary School and Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Shelbyville and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwestern Elementary School: 405. Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwestern Elementary School and Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch rank in Indiana?
Southwestern Elementary School is 190th of 1,053 and Thomas A Hendricks Elementary Sch is 463rd of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).