Brookside Elementary School vs Riverview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Riverview Elementary School
Big Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan | Riverview Elementary School Big Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,581 | #272 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #29180 of 50,301 | #11034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 336 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Big Rapids | Big Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 44.1).
- •Riverview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Riverview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Riverview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 61.9%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.2).
- •Riverview Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 336.
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 Riverview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 44.1 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 Riverview Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Big Rapids and Big Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 336. Riverview Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Brookside Elementary School is 842nd of 1,581 and Riverview Elementary School is 272nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).