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Gaines Elementary School vs Greenwood Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 151 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGaines Elementary School
Gaines, Michigan
Greenwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Success Index (US)
50
Lower 50%
43
Lower 50%
State rank#715 of 1,581#873 of 1,581
National rank#25504 of 50,301#30224 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades PKโ€“3
Students9393
Enrollment9393
Free/reduced-price lunch35.5%61.3%
Students per teacher13.310.3
Reading proficiency52%30%
Math proficiency27%49.5%
cityGainesKalamazoo
stateMichiganMichigan
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The verdict

  • โ€ขGaines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 42.6).
  • โ€ขGreenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 27%).
  • โ€ขGaines Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
  • โ€ขGaines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 61.3%).
  • โ€ขGreenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).

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 Gaines Elementary School better than Greenwood Elementary School?

On the Success Index (US), Gaines Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 42.6 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 Gaines Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School?

About 151 km in a straight line, between Gaines and Kalamazoo in Michigan.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Gaines Elementary School: 93. Greenwood Elementary School: 93. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Gaines Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School rank in Michigan?

Gaines Elementary School is 715th of 1,581 and Greenwood Elementary School is 873rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).