Collins Elementary School vs Meadow Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students
| Measure | Collins Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Meadow Brook Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 1,581 | #288 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5832 of 50,301 | #11672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 356 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 69.5).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Collins Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 26.5%).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.7).
- •Meadow Brook Elementary School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 356.
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 Collins Elementary School better than Meadow Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 69.5 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 Collins Elementary School and Meadow Brook Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Elementary School: 356. Meadow Brook Elementary School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Elementary School and Meadow Brook Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Collins Elementary School is 105th of 1,581 and Meadow Brook Elementary School is 288th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).