Cascades Elementary School vs Heritage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Heritage Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
398 students
| Measure | Cascades Elementary School Jackson, Michigan | Heritage Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,581 | #477 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37399 of 50,301 | #18467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 398 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Jackson | Byron Center |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 31.7).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 91%).
- •Cascades Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.0).
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 Cascades Elementary School better than Heritage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 31.7 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 Cascades Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Byron Center in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascades Elementary School: 398. Heritage Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascades Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cascades Elementary School is 1110th of 1,581 and Heritage Elementary School is 477th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).