Buchanan Elementary vs Hope Academy of West Michigan
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 936 m 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
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
284 students
| Measure | Buchanan Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Hope Academy of West Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1463 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #48552 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 379 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Buchanan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 93.3%).
- •Hope Academy of West Michigan does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 17.2).
- •Buchanan Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 284.
- •Buchanan Elementary is a public school while Hope Academy of West Michigan is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hope Academy of West Michigan?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buchanan Elementary and Hope Academy of West Michigan?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Elementary: 379. Hope Academy of West Michigan: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Elementary and Hope Academy of West Michigan rank in Michigan?
Buchanan Elementary is 1463rd of 1,581 and Hope Academy of West Michigan is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).