Buchanan Elementary vs Cesar E Chavez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Cesar E Chavez Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,581 | #1502 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48552 of 50,301 | #49295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.8 vs 10.6).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 85.1%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.5).
- •Cesar E Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 437 students compared with 379.
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 Buchanan Elementary better than Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Elementary ranks higher (12.8 vs 10.6 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 Buchanan Elementary and Cesar E Chavez Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 379. Cesar E Chavez Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and Cesar E Chavez Elementary rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary is 1463rd of 1,581 and Cesar E Chavez Elementary is 1502nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).