Discovery Elementary vs Explorer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
Explorer Elementary
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
556 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Explorer Elementary Caledonia, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #451 of 1,581 | #500 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17702 of 50,301 | #19112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 674 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Caledonia |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 58.6).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 72%).
- •Explorer Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.7).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 674 students compared with 556.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Explorer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (60.7 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 Discovery Elementary and Explorer Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Caledonia in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 674. Explorer Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Explorer Elementary rank in Michigan?
Discovery Elementary is 451st of 1,581 and Explorer Elementary is 500th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).