Bowen Elementary vs New Branches Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 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
New Branches Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
345 students
| Measure | Bowen Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | New Branches Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1001 of 1,581 | #1302 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33952 of 50,301 | #43859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 357 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 21.6).
- •Bowen Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •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 89%).
- •New Branches Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Bowen Elementary is the larger school with 357 students compared with 345.
- •Bowen Elementary is a public school while New Branches Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Branches Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bowen Elementary ranks higher (37.0 vs 21.6 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 Bowen Elementary and New Branches Charter Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen Elementary: 357. New Branches Charter Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen Elementary and New Branches Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Bowen Elementary is 1001st of 1,581 and New Branches Charter Academy is 1302nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).