Cedar Trails Elementary School vs Meadow Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Trails Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
431 students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
| Measure | Cedar Trails Elementary School Cedar Springs, Michigan | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #369 of 1,581 | #288 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14628 of 50,301 | #11672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 431 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Cedar Springs | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 65.2).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 40.4%).
- •Cedar Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
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 Cedar Trails Elementary School better than Meadow Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Brook Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 65.2 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 Cedar Trails Elementary School and Meadow Brook Elementary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Cedar Springs and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Trails Elementary School: 431. Meadow Brook Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Trails Elementary School and Meadow Brook Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cedar Trails Elementary School is 369th of 1,581 and Meadow Brook Elementary School is 288th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).