Davis Elementary School vs Kincheloe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davis Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
Kincheloe Elementary School
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Davis Elementary School Decatur, Michigan | Kincheloe Elementary School Dowagiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #928 of 1,581 | #1207 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31794 of 50,301 | #40717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Decatur | Dowagiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 26.5).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Davis Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 64%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Davis Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 214.
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 Davis Elementary School better than Kincheloe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Davis Elementary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 26.5 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 Davis Elementary School and Kincheloe Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Dowagiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davis Elementary School: 356. Kincheloe Elementary School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davis Elementary School and Kincheloe Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Davis Elementary School is 928th of 1,581 and Kincheloe Elementary School is 1207th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).