Challenger Elementary vs West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 44 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
West
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | West Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,581 | #576 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34024 of 50,301 | #21413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 36.9).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •West does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 80.1%).
- •West does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 17.2).
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 West?
On the Success Index (US), West ranks higher (55.4 vs 36.9 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 Challenger Elementary and West?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 413. West: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and West rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary is 1004th of 1,581 and West is 576th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).