AA Rather School vs Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 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
Emerson School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
166 students
| Measure | AA Rather School Ionia, Michigan | Emerson School Ionia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,581 | #1221 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28079 of 50,301 | #41065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Ionia | Ionia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AA Rather School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 26.0).
- •AA Rather School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •AA Rather School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •AA Rather School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 78.3%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.5).
- •AA Rather School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 166.
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 Emerson School?
On the Success Index (US), AA Rather School ranks higher (45.7 vs 26.0 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 AA Rather School and Emerson School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ionia and Ionia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AA Rather School: 308. Emerson School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AA Rather School and Emerson School rank in Michigan?
AA Rather School is 809th of 1,581 and Emerson School is 1221st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).