Elms Elementary School vs Northridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elms Elementary School
Flushing · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
356 students
Northridge Academy
Flint · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
263 students
| Measure | Elms Elementary School Flushing, Michigan | Northridge Academy Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #981 of 1,581 | #1428 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33357 of 50,301 | #47654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 356 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Flushing | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elms Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 15.0).
- •Elms Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Elms Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Elms Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 97.7%).
- •Elms Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.8).
- •Elms Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 263.
- •Elms Elementary School is a public school while Northridge 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 Elms Elementary School better than Northridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Elms Elementary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 15.0 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 Elms Elementary School and Northridge Academy?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Flushing and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elms Elementary School: 356. Northridge Academy: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elms Elementary School and Northridge Academy rank in Michigan?
Elms Elementary School is 981st of 1,581 and Northridge Academy is 1428th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).