Elmwood Elementary School vs Ferry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary School
Saint Clair Shores · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
305 students
Ferry Elementary School
Grosse Pointe Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary School Saint Clair Shores, Michigan | Ferry Elementary School Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,581 | #213 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28987 of 50,301 | #9507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 305 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Saint Clair Shores | Grosse Pointe Woods |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 44.4).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 52.8%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.8).
- •Ferry Elementary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 305.
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 Elmwood Elementary School better than Ferry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 44.4 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 Elmwood Elementary School and Ferry Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Saint Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary School: 305. Ferry Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary School and Ferry Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Elmwood Elementary School is 837th of 1,581 and Ferry Elementary School is 213th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).