Fancher School vs Vowles School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fancher School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
431 students
Vowles School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
235 students
| Measure | Fancher School Mount Pleasant, Michigan | Vowles School Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 1,581 | #538 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #21801 of 50,301 | #20240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 431 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vowles School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 54.8).
- •Fancher School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 50.2%).
- •Vowles School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Fancher School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 235.
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 Fancher School better than Vowles School?
On the Success Index (US), Vowles School ranks higher (57.1 vs 54.8 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 Fancher School and Vowles School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fancher School: 431. Vowles School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fancher School and Vowles School rank in Michigan?
Fancher School is 591st of 1,581 and Vowles School is 538th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).