Ferry School vs Holmes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferry School
Grand Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
232 students
Holmes Elementary School
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
409 students
| Measure | Ferry School Grand Haven, Michigan | Holmes Elementary School Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,581 | #7 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19273 of 50,301 | #1062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 232 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Grand Haven | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 58.4).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 59.5%).
- •Ferry School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.2).
- •Holmes Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 232.
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 Ferry School better than Holmes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary School ranks higher (88.8 vs 58.4 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 Ferry School and Holmes Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Haven and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferry School: 232. Holmes Elementary School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferry School and Holmes Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ferry School is 507th of 1,581 and Holmes Elementary School is 7th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).