Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School vs Linden Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
304 students
Linden Charter Academy
Flint · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
789 students
| Measure | Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School Flint, Michigan | Linden Charter Academy Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1511 of 1,581 | #1426 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49419 of 50,301 | #47642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 304 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 10.1).
- •Linden Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Linden Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 18%).
- •Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 92.3%).
- •Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.9).
- •Linden Charter Academy is the larger school with 789 students compared with 304.
- •Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School is a public school while Linden Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School better than Linden Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Charter Academy ranks higher (15.0 vs 10.1 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 Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School and Linden Charter Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School: 304. Linden Charter Academy: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School and Linden Charter Academy rank in Michigan?
Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School is 1511th of 1,581 and Linden Charter Academy is 1426th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).