Challenger Elementary vs East Kentwood Freshman Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades 9–9
742 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | East Kentwood Freshman Campus Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #34024 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 413 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Kentwood Freshman Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •East Kentwood Freshman Campus is the larger school with 742 students compared with 413.
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 Challenger Elementary better than East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
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 Challenger Elementary and East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 413. East Kentwood Freshman Campus: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and East Kentwood Freshman Campus rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary is 1004th of 1,581 and East Kentwood Freshman Campus is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).