Chapman Elementary School vs John M Barnes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Elementary School
Rockwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
John M Barnes Elem School
Flat Rock · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
| Measure | Chapman Elementary School Rockwood, Michigan | John M Barnes Elem School Flat Rock, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,581 | #1023 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26222 of 50,301 | #34588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 434 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Rockwood | Flat Rock |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 36.1).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 48.7%).
- •Chapman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.8).
- •Chapman Elementary School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 353.
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 Chapman Elementary School better than John M Barnes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chapman Elementary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 36.1 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 Chapman Elementary School and John M Barnes Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rockwood and Flat Rock in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapman Elementary School: 434. John M Barnes Elem School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapman Elementary School and John M Barnes Elem School rank in Michigan?
Chapman Elementary School is 742nd of 1,581 and John M Barnes Elem School is 1023rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).