Alward Elementary School vs Bauer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alward Elementary School
Hudsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Bauer Elementary School
Hudsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
329 students
| Measure | Alward Elementary School Hudsonville, Michigan | Bauer Elementary School Hudsonville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,581 | #24 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4397 of 50,301 | #2246 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 435 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Hudsonville | Hudsonville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bauer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 81.0).
- •Bauer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 14%).
- •Bauer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Alward Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 329.
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 Alward Elementary School better than Bauer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bauer Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 81.0 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 Alward Elementary School and Bauer Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hudsonville and Hudsonville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alward Elementary School: 435. Bauer Elementary School: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alward Elementary School and Bauer Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alward Elementary School is 71st of 1,581 and Bauer Elementary School is 24th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).