Ballard Elementary School vs Niles Virtual School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.2 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
Niles Virtual School
Niles · Public other · Grades K–12
18 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Niles, Michigan | Niles Virtual School Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #36415 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 516 | 18 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 18 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Niles | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niles Virtual School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 77.7%).
- •Niles Virtual School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.1).
- •Ballard Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 18.
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 Niles Virtual School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballard Elementary School and Niles Virtual School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Niles and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 516. Niles Virtual School: 18. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Niles Virtual School rank in Michigan?
Ballard Elementary School is 1078th of 1,581 and Niles Virtual School is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).