Challenger Elementary vs Excel Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.1 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
Excel Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
791 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Excel Charter Academy 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 | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 413 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.3).
- •Excel Charter Academy is the larger school with 791 students compared with 413.
- •Challenger Elementary is a public school while Excel Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excel Charter Academy?
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 Excel Charter Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 413. Excel Charter Academy: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and Excel Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary is 1004th of 1,581 and Excel Charter Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).