Central School vs Emerson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Owosso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Emerson School
Owosso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Central School Owosso, Michigan | Emerson School Owosso, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #974 of 1,581 | #1086 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33272 of 50,301 | #36569 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Owosso | Owosso |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 33.0).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 53.7%).
- •Emerson School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.0).
- •Emerson School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 409.
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 School better than Emerson School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (38.0 vs 33.0 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 School and Emerson School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Owosso and Owosso in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 409. Emerson School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Emerson School rank in Michigan?
Central School is 974th of 1,581 and Emerson School is 1086th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).