Discovery Enrichment Center vs JIA Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Enrichment Center
Benton Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
80 students
JIA Elementary
Jenison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
83 students
| Measure | Discovery Enrichment Center Benton Harbor, Michigan | JIA Elementary Jenison, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1029 of 1,581 | #261 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34875 of 50,301 | #10727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 80 | 83 |
| Enrollment | 80 | 83 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Benton Harbor | Jenison |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JIA Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 35.6).
- •JIA Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 88.8%).
- •Discovery Enrichment Center does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 20.8).
- •JIA Elementary is the larger school with 83 students compared with 80.
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 Enrichment Center better than JIA Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), JIA Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 35.6 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 Enrichment Center and JIA Elementary?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Benton Harbor and Jenison in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Enrichment Center: 80. JIA Elementary: 83. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Enrichment Center and JIA Elementary rank in Michigan?
Discovery Enrichment Center is 1029th of 1,581 and JIA Elementary is 261st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).