Besser Elementary School vs Keller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 288 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Besser Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Keller Elementary
Royal Oak · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Besser Elementary School Alpena, Michigan | Keller Elementary Royal Oak, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 1,581 | #337 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36164 of 50,301 | #13295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 51% |
| city | Alpena | Royal Oak |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 33.6).
- •Keller Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Keller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Keller Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 59.4%).
- •Keller Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
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 Besser Elementary School better than Keller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Keller Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 33.6 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 Besser Elementary School and Keller Elementary?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Royal Oak in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besser Elementary School: 470. Keller Elementary: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besser Elementary School and Keller Elementary rank in Michigan?
Besser Elementary School is 1068th of 1,581 and Keller Elementary is 337th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).