Copper Island Academy vs Countryside Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 592 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Island Academy
Calumet · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
386 students
Countryside Academy Elementary
Benton Harbor · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Copper Island Academy Calumet, Michigan | Countryside Academy Elementary Benton Harbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,581 | #1440 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17188 of 50,301 | #48057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Calumet | Benton Harbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Copper Island Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 14.1).
- •Copper Island Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Copper Island Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
- •Copper Island Academy is the larger school with 386 students compared with 384.
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 Copper Island Academy better than Countryside Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Copper Island Academy ranks higher (61.4 vs 14.1 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 Copper Island Academy and Countryside Academy Elementary?
About 592 km in a straight line, between Calumet and Benton Harbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Island Academy: 386. Countryside Academy Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Island Academy and Countryside Academy Elementary rank in Michigan?
Copper Island Academy is 432nd of 1,581 and Countryside Academy Elementary is 1440th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).