Big Rock Elementary School vs St Charles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Rock Elementary School
Chesaning · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
393 students
St Charles Elementary School
Saint Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
| Measure | Big Rock Elementary School Chesaning, Michigan | St Charles Elementary School Saint Charles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 1,581 | #761 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #18761 of 50,301 | #26770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 393 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Chesaning | Saint Charles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Rock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 47.6).
- •Big Rock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •St Charles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Big Rock Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 71.9%).
- •St Charles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.7).
- •Big Rock Elementary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 317.
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 Big Rock Elementary School better than St Charles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Rock Elementary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 47.6 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 Big Rock Elementary School and St Charles Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Chesaning and Saint Charles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Rock Elementary School: 393. St Charles Elementary School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Rock Elementary School and St Charles Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Big Rock Elementary School is 485th of 1,581 and St Charles Elementary School is 761st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).