Gardner Elementary School vs Maples Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Maples Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | Maples Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1455 of 1,581 | #827 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48335 of 50,301 | #28744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 48% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maples Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 13.4).
- •Maples Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Maples Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 12%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Maples Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Maples Elementary School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 239.
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 Gardner Elementary School better than Maples Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maples Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 13.4 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 Gardner Elementary School and Maples Elementary School?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 239. Maples Elementary School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Maples Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gardner Elementary School is 1455th of 1,581 and Maples Elementary School is 827th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).