Barnard Elementary School vs Costello Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnard Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Costello Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Barnard Elementary School Troy, Michigan | Costello Elementary School Troy, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #131 of 1,581 | #101 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6402 of 50,301 | #5714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Costello Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 77.5).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Barnard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Costello Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 17.8%).
- •Barnard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.5).
- •Barnard Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 395.
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 Barnard Elementary School better than Costello Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Costello Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 77.5 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 Barnard Elementary School and Costello Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Elementary School: 400. Costello Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Elementary School and Costello Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Barnard Elementary School is 131st of 1,581 and Costello Elementary School is 101st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).