Cooley Elementary School vs WalkerWinter Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooley Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
WalkerWinter Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
| Measure | Cooley Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | WalkerWinter Elementary School Canton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 1,581 | #657 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #20258 of 50,301 | #23796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 377 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Waterford | Canton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 52.0).
- •Cooley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Cooley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Cooley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 67.4%).
- •WalkerWinter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
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 Cooley Elementary School better than WalkerWinter Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooley Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 52.0 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 Cooley Elementary School and WalkerWinter Elementary School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Canton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooley Elementary School: 377. WalkerWinter Elementary School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooley Elementary School and WalkerWinter Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cooley Elementary School is 539th of 1,581 and WalkerWinter Elementary School is 657th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).