Gardner Elementary School vs William Ford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.5 km 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
William Ford Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Detroit, Michigan | William Ford Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1455 of 1,581 | #1067 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48335 of 50,301 | #36154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 239 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 35% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Ford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 13.4).
- •William Ford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •William Ford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 89%).
- •William Ford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.1).
- •William Ford Elementary School is the larger school with 580 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 William Ford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), William Ford Elementary School ranks higher (33.7 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 William Ford Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 239. William Ford Elementary School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and William Ford Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gardner Elementary School is 1455th of 1,581 and William Ford Elementary School is 1067th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).