El Sol Elementary vs Woodward Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Woodward Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo, Michigan | Woodward Elementary Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,581 | #1431 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28093 of 50,301 | #47807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sol Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 14.7).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Woodward Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.5).
- •El Sol Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 242.
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 El Sol Elementary better than Woodward Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Sol Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 14.7 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 El Sol Elementary and Woodward Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sol Elementary: 368. Woodward Elementary: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sol Elementary and Woodward Elementary rank in Michigan?
El Sol Elementary is 811th of 1,581 and Woodward Elementary is 1431st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).