Dawson Elementary School vs North Ward Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawson Elementary School
Allegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
North Ward Elementary School
Allegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
29 students
| Measure | Dawson Elementary School Allegan, Michigan | North Ward Elementary School Allegan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #30082 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 278 | 29 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 29 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Allegan | Allegan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 38.1).
- •Dawson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Dawson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 82.8%).
- •North Ward Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 16.4).
- •Dawson Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 29.
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 Dawson Elementary School better than North Ward Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dawson Elementary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 38.1 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 Dawson Elementary School and North Ward Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Allegan and Allegan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawson Elementary School: 278. North Ward Elementary School: 29. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawson Elementary School and North Ward Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dawson Elementary School is 865th of 1,581 and North Ward Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).