Arcadia Elementary School vs Indian Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
169 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | Indian Prairie Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1219 of 1,581 | #423 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #41047 of 50,301 | #16791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 355 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 26.0).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 79.4%).
- •Indian Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.8).
- •Arcadia Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 169.
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 Arcadia Elementary School better than Indian Prairie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 26.0 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 Arcadia Elementary School and Indian Prairie Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 355. Indian Prairie Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and Indian Prairie Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Arcadia Elementary School is 1219th of 1,581 and Indian Prairie Elementary School is 423rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).