Coloma Elementary School vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 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
South Elementary School
Watervliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
335 students
| Measure | Coloma Elementary School Coloma, Michigan | South Elementary School Watervliet, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,581 | #857 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #38001 of 50,301 | #29845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 356 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Coloma | Watervliet |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 30.8).
- •South Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 74.7%).
- •South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.0).
- •Coloma Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 335.
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 South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 30.8 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 South Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Coloma and Watervliet in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coloma Elementary School: 356. South Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coloma Elementary School and South Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Coloma Elementary School is 1129th of 1,581 and South Elementary School is 857th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).