Bessie B Baker School vs Pine Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 350 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bessie B Baker School
Wayland · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
280 students
Pine Street Elementary
Wayland · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
413 students
| Measure | Bessie B Baker School Wayland, Michigan | Pine Street Elementary Wayland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,581 | #599 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13690 of 50,301 | #22030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 280 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Wayland | Wayland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bessie B Baker School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 54.5).
- •Pine Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 45%).
- •Bessie B Baker School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.7).
- •Pine Street Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 280.
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 Bessie B Baker School better than Pine Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bessie B Baker School ranks higher (66.6 vs 54.5 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 Bessie B Baker School and Pine Street Elementary?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Wayland and Wayland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bessie B Baker School: 280. Pine Street Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bessie B Baker School and Pine Street Elementary rank in Michigan?
Bessie B Baker School is 344th of 1,581 and Pine Street Elementary is 599th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).