Ellis Elementary School vs Flat River Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elementary School
Belding · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
391 students
Flat River Academy
Greenville · Charter other · Grades PK–12
160 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Belding, Michigan | Flat River Academy Greenville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #629 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #22835 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 391 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Belding | Greenville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 69.4%).
- •Ellis Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.5).
- •Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 160.
- •Ellis Elementary School is a public school while Flat River Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ellis Elementary School better than Flat River 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 Ellis Elementary School and Flat River Academy?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Belding and Greenville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 391. Flat River Academy: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and Flat River Academy rank in Michigan?
Ellis Elementary School is 629th of 1,581 and Flat River Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).