Coleman A Young Elementary School vs Owen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 32 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
Owen Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
| Measure | Coleman A Young Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Owen Elementary School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1438 of 1,581 | #1454 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47948 of 50,301 | #48304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 382 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Detroit | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.3 vs 13.5).
- •Owen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Owen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Owen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 94.2%).
- •Coleman A Young Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 22.5).
- •Owen Elementary School is the larger school with 383 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 Owen Elementary School?
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 Coleman A Young Elementary School and Owen Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman A Young Elementary School: 382. Owen Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman A Young Elementary School and Owen Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Coleman A Young Elementary School is 1438th of 1,581 and Owen Elementary School is 1454th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).