AA Rather School vs Coon School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AA Rather School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Coon School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
15 students
| Measure | AA Rather School Ionia, Michigan | Coon School Ionia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #28079 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 308 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Ionia | Ionia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.7 vs 45.1).
- •AA Rather School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 66.7%).
- •Coon School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.5).
- •AA Rather School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 15.
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 AA Rather School better than Coon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AA Rather School and Coon School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Ionia and Ionia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AA Rather School: 308. Coon School: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AA Rather School and Coon School rank in Michigan?
AA Rather School is 809th of 1,581 and Coon School is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).