Burns ElementaryMiddle School vs Edison Elementary School
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.
Burns ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Edison Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Burns ElementaryMiddle School Detroit, Michigan | Edison Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 1,581 | #1336 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49020 of 50,301 | #45281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 11.5).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 92.9%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.7).
- •Burns ElementaryMiddle School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 279.
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 Burns ElementaryMiddle School better than Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (19.3 vs 11.5 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 Burns ElementaryMiddle School and Edison Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns ElementaryMiddle School: 411. Edison Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns ElementaryMiddle School and Edison Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Burns ElementaryMiddle School is 1484th of 1,581 and Edison Elementary School is 1336th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).