Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School vs Thurston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
614 students
Thurston Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Thurston Elementary School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #59 of 1,581 | #55 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4091 of 50,301 | #3812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 79% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.6 vs 82.2).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 21.7%).
- •Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 506.
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 Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School better than Thurston Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School and Thurston Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School: 614. Thurston Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School and Thurston Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ann Arbor STEAM at Northside School is 59th of 1,581 and Thurston Elementary School is 55th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).