Alpine Elementary School vs Walker Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Elementary School
Comstock Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Walker Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
711 students
| Measure | Alpine Elementary School Comstock Park, Michigan | Walker Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,581 | #420 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #35248 of 50,301 | #16759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 323 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 63% |
| city | Comstock Park | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 35.0).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Walker Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 67.2%).
- •Alpine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 19.2).
- •Walker Charter Academy is the larger school with 711 students compared with 323.
- •Alpine Elementary School is a public school while Walker Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Alpine Elementary School better than Walker Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Charter Academy ranks higher (62.1 vs 35.0 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 Alpine Elementary School and Walker Charter Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Comstock Park and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Elementary School: 323. Walker Charter Academy: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Elementary School and Walker Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Alpine Elementary School is 1045th of 1,581 and Walker Charter Academy is 420th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).