Buchanan Elementary vs GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr
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
GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr
Wyoming · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
355 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr Wyoming, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,581 | #1159 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48552 of 50,301 | #38928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 379 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Grand Rapids | Wyoming |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 12.8).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 94.4%).
- •GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Buchanan Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 355.
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 GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr ranks higher (29.4 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 GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Wyoming in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 379. GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary is 1463rd of 1,581 and GodfreyLee Early Childhood Ctr is 1159th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).