Brookside Elementary vs North Godwin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
North Godwin Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
400 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | North Godwin Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1368 of 1,581 | #1355 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46318 of 50,301 | #45977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 254 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.5 vs 18.2).
- •North Godwin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •North Godwin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 90.5%).
- •North Godwin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.9).
- •North Godwin Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 254.
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 Brookside Elementary better than North Godwin Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside Elementary and North Godwin Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 254. North Godwin Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and North Godwin Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary is 1368th of 1,581 and North Godwin Elementary School is 1355th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).