Cross Creek Charter Academy vs East Kentwood Freshman Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades 9–9
742 students
| Measure | Cross Creek Charter Academy Byron Center, Michigan | East Kentwood Freshman Campus Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #245 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #10369 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 809 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Byron Center | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 68.6%).
- •East Kentwood Freshman Campus does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.3).
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is the larger school with 809 students compared with 742.
- •Cross Creek Charter Academy is a charter school while East Kentwood Freshman Campus is a public 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 Cross Creek Charter Academy better than East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
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 Cross Creek Charter Academy and East Kentwood Freshman Campus?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Byron Center and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Creek Charter Academy: 809. East Kentwood Freshman Campus: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Creek Charter Academy and East Kentwood Freshman Campus rank in Michigan?
Cross Creek Charter Academy is 245th of 1,581 and East Kentwood Freshman Campus is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).