Columbia Upper Elementary School vs Onsted Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
406 students
Onsted Elementary
Onsted · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Columbia Upper Elementary School Brooklyn, Michigan | Onsted Elementary Onsted, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #410 of 1,581 | #821 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16505 of 50,301 | #28408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 34% |
| city | Brooklyn | Onsted |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 45.3).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Columbia Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 49.4%).
- •Onsted Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.2).
- •Onsted Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 406.
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 Columbia Upper Elementary School better than Onsted Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 45.3 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 Columbia Upper Elementary School and Onsted Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Onsted in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Upper Elementary School: 406. Onsted Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Upper Elementary School and Onsted Elementary rank in Michigan?
Columbia Upper Elementary School is 410th of 1,581 and Onsted Elementary is 821st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).