Alward Elementary School vs Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 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
Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center
Hudsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
189 students
| Measure | Alward Elementary School Hudsonville, Michigan | Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center Hudsonville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #71 of 1,581 | #41 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4397 of 50,301 | #3471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 435 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Hudsonville | Hudsonville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 81.0).
- •Alward Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 27%).
- •Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 15.0).
- •Alward Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 189.
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 Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center ranks higher (82.8 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 Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Hudsonville and Hudsonville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alward Elementary School: 435. Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alward Elementary School and Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center rank in Michigan?
Alward Elementary School is 71st of 1,581 and Jenison Public Schools Early Childhood Center is 41st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).