Alto Elementary School vs Bushnell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alto Elementary School
Alto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Bushnell Elementary School
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
253 students
| Measure | Alto Elementary School Alto, Michigan | Bushnell Elementary School Lowell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 1,581 | #195 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3775 of 50,301 | #8959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 417 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 74% | – |
| city | Alto | Lowell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 73.4).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 28.1%).
- •Bushnell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.7).
- •Alto Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 253.
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 Alto Elementary School better than Bushnell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alto Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 73.4 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 Alto Elementary School and Bushnell Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Alto and Lowell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alto Elementary School: 417. Bushnell Elementary School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alto Elementary School and Bushnell Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alto Elementary School is 54th of 1,581 and Bushnell Elementary School is 195th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).