Countryside Elementary School vs Explorer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countryside Elementary School
Byron Center · Public elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
Explorer Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | Countryside Elementary School Byron Center, Michigan | Explorer Elementary Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,581 | #500 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3728 of 50,301 | #19112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.6% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| city | Byron Center | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Countryside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 58.6).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Countryside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 55.8%).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.4).
- •Explorer Elementary is the larger school with 556 students compared with 426.
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 Countryside Elementary School better than Explorer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Countryside Elementary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 58.6 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 Countryside Elementary School and Explorer Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Countryside Elementary School: 426. Explorer Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Countryside Elementary School and Explorer Elementary rank in Michigan?
Countryside Elementary School is 48th of 1,581 and Explorer Elementary is 500th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).