Tipton Elementary School vs Tri Central Elementary
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.
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Tri Central Elementary
Sharpsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students
| Measure | Tipton Elementary School Tipton, Indiana | Tri Central Elementary Sharpsville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,053 | #624 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15556 of 50,301 | #26068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 621 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Tipton | Sharpsville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 48.7).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Tipton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 50.6%).
- •Tri Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.9).
- •Tipton Elementary School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 397.
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 Tipton Elementary School better than Tri Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 48.7 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 Tipton Elementary School and Tri Central Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Tipton and Sharpsville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tipton Elementary School: 621. Tri Central Elementary: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tipton Elementary School and Tri Central Elementary rank in Indiana?
Tipton Elementary School is 295th of 1,053 and Tri Central Elementary is 624th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).