Coleman A Young Elementary School vs John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 344 m 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
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
879 students
| Measure | Coleman A Young Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1438 of 1,581 | #1557 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47948 of 50,301 | #50002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 382 | 879 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 879 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 7.2).
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 94.8%).
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.9).
- •John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is the larger school with 879 students compared with 382.
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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coleman A Young Elementary School ranks higher (14.3 vs 7.2 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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy?
About 344 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman A Young Elementary School: 382. John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy: 879. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman A Young Elementary School and John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy rank in Michigan?
Coleman A Young Elementary School is 1438th of 1,581 and John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is 1557th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).