AA Rather School vs Griffin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 94 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
Griffin Elementary School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
308 students
| Measure | AA Rather School Ionia, Michigan | Griffin Elementary School Grand Haven, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,581 | #183 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28079 of 50,301 | #8323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 308 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Ionia | Grand Haven |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 45.7).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 51%).
- •Griffin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.5).
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 Griffin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Griffin Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 45.7 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 AA Rather School and Griffin Elementary School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Ionia and Grand Haven in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AA Rather School: 308. Griffin Elementary School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AA Rather School and Griffin Elementary School rank in Michigan?
AA Rather School is 809th of 1,581 and Griffin Elementary School is 183rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).