Atwood Elementary School vs Cardinal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 278 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwood Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students
Cardinal Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
| Measure | Atwood Elementary School Macomb, Michigan | Cardinal Elementary Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #498 of 1,581 | #1215 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19031 of 50,301 | #40897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| city | Macomb | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 26.2).
- •Atwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Atwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Atwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 71.2%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Atwood Elementary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 611.
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 Atwood Elementary School better than Cardinal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Atwood Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 26.2 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 Atwood Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary?
About 278 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwood Elementary School: 612. Cardinal Elementary: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwood Elementary School and Cardinal Elementary rank in Michigan?
Atwood Elementary School is 498th of 1,581 and Cardinal Elementary is 1215th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).