Gates Elementary School vs Thurston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gates Elementary School
Davison · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
506 students
Thurston Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Gates Elementary School Davison, Michigan | Thurston Elementary School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #712 of 1,581 | #55 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25433 of 50,301 | #3812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 506 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 79% |
| city | Davison | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 49.6).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 57%).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 62.1%).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.2).
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 Gates Elementary School better than Thurston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 49.6 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 Gates Elementary School and Thurston Elementary School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Davison and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Elementary School: 506. Thurston Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Elementary School and Thurston Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gates Elementary School is 712th of 1,581 and Thurston Elementary School is 55th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).