Ballard Elementary School vs Moccasin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.0 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
Moccasin Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
354 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Moccasin Elementary School Buchanan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | #765 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | #26972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 516 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| city | Niles | Buchanan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moccasin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 33.2).
- •Moccasin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Moccasin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Moccasin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 77.7%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 354.
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 Ballard Elementary School better than Moccasin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Moccasin Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 33.2 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 Ballard Elementary School and Moccasin Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Niles and Buchanan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Moccasin Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Moccasin Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Moccasin Elementary School is 765th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).