Congress Elementary vs William C Abney Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 906 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Congress Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
William C Abney Academy Elementary
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
273 students
| Measure | Congress Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | William C Abney Academy Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,581 | #1493 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40834 of 50,301 | #49159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 237 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Congress Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 11.1).
- •Congress Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Congress Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Congress Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 100%).
- •William C Abney Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.5).
- •William C Abney Academy Elementary is the larger school with 273 students compared with 237.
- •Congress Elementary is a public school while William C Abney Academy Elementary 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 Congress Elementary better than William C Abney Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Congress Elementary ranks higher (26.3 vs 11.1 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 Congress Elementary and William C Abney Academy Elementary?
About 906 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Congress Elementary: 237. William C Abney Academy Elementary: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Congress Elementary and William C Abney Academy Elementary rank in Michigan?
Congress Elementary is 1212th of 1,581 and William C Abney Academy Elementary is 1493rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).