Central Elementary School vs Gardner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Hastings · Public elementary · Grades K–5
239 students
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Hastings, Michigan | Gardner Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 1,581 | #1455 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25222 of 50,301 | #48335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Hastings | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 13.4).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 80.3%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.1).
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 Central Elementary School better than Gardner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 13.4 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 Central Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 239. Gardner Elementary School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Gardner Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 702nd of 1,581 and Gardner Elementary School is 1455th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).