Bowie vs Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Plains Elementary
South Hadley · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
271 students
| Measure | Bowie Chicopee, Massachusetts | Plains Elementary South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 1,009 | #615 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #26944 of 50,301 | #21606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 260 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Chicopee | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plains Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 47.3).
- •Bowie does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.3).
- •Plains Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 260.
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 Bowie better than Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plains Elementary ranks higher (55.1 vs 47.3 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 Bowie and Plains Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Chicopee and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie: 260. Plains Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie and Plains Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Bowie is 717th of 1,009 and Plains Elementary is 615th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).