Springs Valley Elementary School vs Throop Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springs Valley Elementary School
French Lick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Throop Elementary School
Paoli · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
693 students
| Measure | Springs Valley Elementary School French Lick, Indiana | Throop Elementary School Paoli, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,053 | #588 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17747 of 50,301 | #24947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 432 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| city | French Lick | Paoli |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springs Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 50.4).
- •Springs Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Springs Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Throop Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 52.5%).
- •Throop Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.6).
- •Throop Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 432.
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 Springs Valley Elementary School better than Throop Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Springs Valley Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 50.4 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 Springs Valley Elementary School and Throop Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between French Lick and Paoli in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Springs Valley Elementary School: 432. Throop Elementary School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Springs Valley Elementary School and Throop Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Springs Valley Elementary School is 363rd of 1,053 and Throop Elementary School is 588th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).