Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham vs Ronald Brown Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
Ronald Brown Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students
| Measure | Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham Detroit, Michigan | Ronald Brown Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1554 of 1,581 | #1547 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49971 of 50,301 | #49905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 560 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 6% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.5 vs 7.9).
- •Ronald Brown Academy does better on math proficiency (6% vs 4%).
- •Ronald Brown Academy does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92%).
- •Ronald Brown Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.7).
- •Ronald Brown Academy is the larger school with 834 students compared with 560.
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 Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham better than Ronald Brown Academy?
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 Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham and Ronald Brown Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham: 560. Ronald Brown Academy: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham and Ronald Brown Academy rank in Michigan?
Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham is 1554th of 1,581 and Ronald Brown Academy is 1547th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).