Brookside Elementary School vs Crossroads Charter Academy K5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 752 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Big Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Big Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
103 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan | Crossroads Charter Academy K5 Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,581 | #933 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #29180 of 50,301 | #31988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 336 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 39.9).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 73.8%).
- •Crossroads Charter Academy K5 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.7).
- •Brookside Elementary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 103.
- •Brookside Elementary School is a public school while Crossroads Charter Academy K5 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 Brookside Elementary School better than Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 39.9 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 Brookside Elementary School and Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 336. Crossroads Charter Academy K5: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Crossroads Charter Academy K5 rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary School is 842nd of 1,581 and Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is 933rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).