Bow ElementaryMiddle School vs Vernor 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.
Bow ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
Vernor Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Bow ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Vernor Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1488 of 1,581 | #1550 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49118 of 50,301 | #49938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 459 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 2.5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.2 vs 7.7).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Vernor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 92.4%).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.9).
- •Bow ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 340.
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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School better than Vernor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bow ElementaryMiddle School ranks higher (11.2 vs 7.7 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 Bow ElementaryMiddle School and Vernor Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School: 459. Vernor Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow ElementaryMiddle School and Vernor Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bow ElementaryMiddle School is 1488th of 1,581 and Vernor Elementary School is 1550th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).