Bursley School vs Forest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursley School
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Forest Elementary School
Farmington Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Bursley School Jenison, Michigan | Forest Elementary School Farmington Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #364 of 1,581 | #119 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14376 of 50,301 | #6187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 404 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Jenison | Farmington Hills |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 65.6).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 35.4%).
- •Bursley School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.2).
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 Bursley School better than Forest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Elementary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 65.6 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 Bursley School and Forest Elementary School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Jenison and Farmington Hills in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bursley School: 404. Forest Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bursley School and Forest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Bursley School is 364th of 1,581 and Forest Elementary School is 119th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).