Central Woodlands 56 School vs Thornapple Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Woodlands 56 School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 5–6
462 students
Thornapple Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students
| Measure | Central Woodlands 56 School Ada, Michigan | Thornapple Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 485 | #118 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #1905 of 15,369 | #6163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 462 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| city | Ada | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.5 vs 78.0).
- •Thornapple Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 14.7%).
- •Thornapple Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Central Woodlands 56 School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 361.
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 Woodlands 56 School better than Thornapple Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Woodlands 56 School and Thornapple Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Ada and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Woodlands 56 School: 462. Thornapple Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Woodlands 56 School and Thornapple Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Woodlands 56 School is 37th of 485 and Thornapple Elementary School is 118th of 1,581 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).