Da Vinci Schools vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Schools
Jackson · Charter other · Grades K–12
322 students
Northwest Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
758 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Schools Jackson, Michigan | Northwest Elementary School Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1000 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #33917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 322 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Da Vinci Schools does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 44%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 78.9%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.1).
- •Northwest Elementary School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 322.
- •Da Vinci Schools is a charter school while Northwest Elementary School 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 Da Vinci Schools better than Northwest 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 Da Vinci Schools and Northwest Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Schools: 322. Northwest Elementary School: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Schools and Northwest Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Da Vinci Schools is unranked and Northwest Elementary School is 1000th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).