Burr Oak Elementary School vs Congress School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Oak Elementary School
Burr Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–8
138 students
Congress School
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades K–2
162 students
| Measure | Burr Oak Elementary School Burr Oak, Michigan | Congress School Sturgis, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1144 of 1,581 | #862 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38527 of 50,301 | #30013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 138 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Burr Oak | Sturgis |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Congress School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 30.0).
- •Burr Oak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 70.4%).
- •Burr Oak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Congress School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 138.
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 Burr Oak Elementary School better than Congress School?
On the Success Index (US), Congress School ranks higher (42.9 vs 30.0 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 Burr Oak Elementary School and Congress School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Burr Oak and Sturgis in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Oak Elementary School: 138. Congress School: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Oak Elementary School and Congress School rank in Michigan?
Burr Oak Elementary School is 1144th of 1,581 and Congress School is 862nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).