Arbor Academy vs Riverside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Academy
Battle Creek · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
154 students
Riverside Elementary School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
350 students
| Measure | Arbor Academy Battle Creek, Michigan | Riverside Elementary School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1345 of 1,581 | #496 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45573 of 50,301 | #18945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 154 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Battle Creek | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 18.8).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 83.1%).
- •Riverside Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 154.
- •Arbor Academy is a charter school while Riverside Elementary School is a public 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 Arbor Academy better than Riverside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 18.8 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 Arbor Academy and Riverside Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Battle Creek and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Academy: 154. Riverside Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Academy and Riverside Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Arbor Academy is 1345th of 1,581 and Riverside Elementary School is 496th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).