Central Grade School vs Eastern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Grade School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
510 students
Eastern Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Central Grade School Traverse City, Michigan | Eastern Elementary School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #518 of 1,581 | #265 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19576 of 50,301 | #10859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 58.0).
- •Eastern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Eastern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Eastern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 42.4%).
- •Central Grade School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.0).
- •Central Grade School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 475.
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 Grade School better than Eastern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastern Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 58.0 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 Grade School and Eastern Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Grade School: 510. Eastern Elementary School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Grade School and Eastern Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Grade School is 518th of 1,581 and Eastern Elementary School is 265th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).