Bowen Elementary vs McDonald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 211 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
McDonald Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Bowen Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | McDonald Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,581 | #1275 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33952 of 50,301 | #43026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 357 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 22.9).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 90.5%).
- •McDonald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
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 Bowen Elementary better than McDonald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 22.9 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 Bowen Elementary and McDonald Elementary School?
About 211 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen Elementary: 357. McDonald Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen Elementary and McDonald Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bowen Elementary is 1001st of 1,581 and McDonald Elementary School is 1275th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).