Arcadia Elementary School vs James T Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 411 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
James T Jones Elementary School
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
355 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | James T Jones Elementary School Gladstone, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1219 of 1,581 | #762 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #41047 of 50,301 | #26813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 355 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Gladstone |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James T Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 26.0).
- •James T Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •James T Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •James T Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 79.4%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.8).
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 James T Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James T Jones Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 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 James T Jones Elementary School?
About 411 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Gladstone in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 355. James T Jones Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and James T Jones Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Arcadia Elementary School is 1219th of 1,581 and James T Jones Elementary School is 762nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).