Ballard Elementary School vs Brandywine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Brandywine Elementary School
Niles · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
379 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Brandywine Elementary School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | #1191 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | #40132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 516 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 31% |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 27.4).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 31%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Brandywine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 77.7%).
- •Brandywine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.1).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 379.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ballard Elementary School better than Brandywine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elementary School ranks higher (33.2 vs 27.4 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 Ballard Elementary School and Brandywine Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Brandywine Elementary School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Brandywine Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Brandywine Elementary School is 1191st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).