Gaines Elementary School vs Robert Kerr School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaines Elementary School
Gaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
93 students
Robert Kerr School
Durand · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
361 students
| Measure | Gaines Elementary School Gaines, Michigan | Robert Kerr School Durand, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #715 of 1,581 | #581 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25504 of 50,301 | #21539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 93 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Gaines | Durand |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Kerr School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 49.5).
- •Robert Kerr School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Robert Kerr School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 56%).
- •Gaines Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •Robert Kerr School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 93.
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 Robert Kerr School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Kerr School ranks higher (55.2 vs 49.5 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 Robert Kerr School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Gaines and Durand in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaines Elementary School: 93. Robert Kerr School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaines Elementary School and Robert Kerr School rank in Michigan?
Gaines Elementary School is 715th of 1,581 and Robert Kerr School is 581st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).