Bennett Elementary School vs Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 206 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
465 students
| Measure | Bennett Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,581 | #1310 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #45895 of 50,301 | #44265 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 498 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 18.3).
- •Bennett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 95.5%).
- •Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.2).
- •Bennett Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 465.
- •Bennett Elementary School is a public school while Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary 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 Bennett Elementary School better than Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary ranks higher (20.9 vs 18.3 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 Bennett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary?
About 206 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Elementary School: 498. Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bennett Elementary School is 1352nd of 1,581 and Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary is 1310th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).