Barkell Elementary School vs Copper Island Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barkell Elementary School
Hancock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
257 students
Copper Island Academy
Calumet · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
386 students
| Measure | Barkell Elementary School Hancock, Michigan | Copper Island Academy Calumet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #314 of 1,581 | #432 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12551 of 50,301 | #17188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 257 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Hancock | Calumet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barkell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 61.4).
- •Copper Island Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 42%).
- •Barkell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Copper Island Academy is the larger school with 386 students compared with 257.
- •Barkell Elementary School is a public school while Copper Island Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Barkell Elementary School better than Copper Island Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barkell Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 61.4 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 Barkell Elementary School and Copper Island Academy?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hancock and Calumet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barkell Elementary School: 257. Copper Island Academy: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barkell Elementary School and Copper Island Academy rank in Michigan?
Barkell Elementary School is 314th of 1,581 and Copper Island Academy is 432nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).