AkronFairgrove Elem School vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 172 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AkronFairgrove Elem School
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Parkside Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
| Measure | AkronFairgrove Elem School Akron, Michigan | Parkside Elementary School Rockford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #774 of 1,581 | #117 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27131 of 50,301 | #6101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 179 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Akron | Rockford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 47.0).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 63.7%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.9).
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 AkronFairgrove Elem School better than Parkside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 47.0 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 AkronFairgrove Elem School and Parkside Elementary School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Akron and Rockford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AkronFairgrove Elem School: 179. Parkside Elementary School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AkronFairgrove Elem School and Parkside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
AkronFairgrove Elem School is 774th of 1,581 and Parkside Elementary School is 117th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).