Brookwood Elementary vs Challenger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Brookwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #935 of 1,581 | #1004 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #32032 of 50,301 | #34024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 36.9).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Brookwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 80.1%).
- •Brookwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Challenger Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 370.
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 Brookwood Elementary better than Challenger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookwood Elementary ranks higher (39.8 vs 36.9 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 Brookwood Elementary and Challenger Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookwood Elementary: 370. Challenger Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookwood Elementary and Challenger Elementary rank in Michigan?
Brookwood Elementary is 935th of 1,581 and Challenger Elementary is 1004th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).