CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary vs Zinser Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Zinser Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Zinser Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,581 | #658 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #23595 of 50,301 | #23801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 476 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.2 vs 52.0).
- •CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Zinser Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Zinser Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 39.3%).
- •Zinser Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.8).
- •CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is the larger school with 476 students compared with 443.
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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary better than Zinser Elementary School?
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 CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Zinser Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary: 476. Zinser Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary and Zinser Elementary School rank in Michigan?
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary is 647th of 1,581 and Zinser Elementary School is 658th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).