Buchanan Elementary vs Dickinson Academy
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
Dickinson Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Dickinson Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,581 | #1316 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48552 of 50,301 | #44399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 379 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickinson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 12.8).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Dickinson Academy does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.2).
- •Buchanan Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 224.
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 Dickinson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dickinson Academy ranks higher (20.7 vs 12.8 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 Buchanan Elementary and Dickinson Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 379. Dickinson Academy: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and Dickinson Academy rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary is 1463rd of 1,581 and Dickinson Academy is 1316th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).