Cooke STEM Academy vs Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooke STEM Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
296 students
Edison Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
| Measure | Cooke STEM Academy Detroit, Michigan | Edison Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 1,581 | #1336 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #44953 of 50,301 | #45281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 19.3).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Cooke STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Cooke STEM Academy is the larger school with 296 students compared with 279.
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 Cooke STEM Academy better than Edison Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cooke STEM Academy and Edison Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooke STEM Academy: 296. Edison Elementary School: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooke STEM Academy and Edison Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cooke STEM Academy is 1330th of 1,581 and Edison Elementary School is 1336th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).