Coleman A Young Elementary School vs Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman A Young Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
Edison Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Coleman A Young Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Edison Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1438 of 1,581 | #1336 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47948 of 50,301 | #45281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 382 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 14.3).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.1).
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 279.
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 Coleman A Young Elementary School better than Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (19.3 vs 14.3 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 Coleman A Young Elementary School and Edison Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman A Young Elementary School: 382. Edison Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman A Young Elementary School and Edison Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Coleman A Young Elementary School is 1438th of 1,581 and Edison Elementary School is 1336th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).