Coloma Elementary School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coloma Elementary School
Coloma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
356 students
Riverside School
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
72 students
| Measure | Coloma Elementary School Coloma, Michigan | Riverside School Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,581 | #1284 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38001 of 50,301 | #43360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 356 | 72 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 72 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Coloma | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coloma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 22.4).
- •Coloma Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Coloma Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 74.7%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.0).
- •Coloma Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 72.
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 Coloma Elementary School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Coloma Elementary School ranks higher (30.8 vs 22.4 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 Coloma Elementary School and Riverside School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Coloma and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coloma Elementary School: 356. Riverside School: 72. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coloma Elementary School and Riverside School rank in Michigan?
Coloma Elementary School is 1129th of 1,581 and Riverside School is 1284th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).