Starr Elementary School vs Vaile Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Starr Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
Vaile Elementary School
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
311 students
| Measure | Starr Elementary School Richmond, Indiana | Vaile Elementary School Richmond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 1,053 | #913 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #39721 of 50,301 | #37919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 284 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vaile Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 28.2).
- •Starr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Vaile Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 76.4%).
- •Vaile Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.8).
- •Vaile Elementary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 284.
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 Starr Elementary School better than Vaile Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vaile Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 vs 28.2 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 Starr Elementary School and Vaile Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Starr Elementary School: 284. Vaile Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Starr Elementary School and Vaile Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Starr Elementary School is 937th of 1,053 and Vaile Elementary School is 913th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).