Brookside Elementary School vs Farwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 53 km 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
Farwell Elementary School
Farwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
336 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan | Farwell Elementary School Farwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,581 | #1312 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #29180 of 50,301 | #44336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 336 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Big Rapids | Farwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 20.8).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 81.5%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.7).
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 Farwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 20.8 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 Farwell Elementary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Farwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 336. Farwell Elementary School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Farwell Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary School is 842nd of 1,581 and Farwell Elementary School is 1312th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).