Gilkey Elementary School vs Orchard View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilkey Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Orchard View Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Gilkey Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan | Orchard View Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,581 | #333 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15592 of 50,301 | #13163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Plainwell | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 63.8).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 54%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 32.3%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.3).
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 Gilkey Elementary School better than Orchard View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 63.8 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 Gilkey Elementary School and Orchard View Elementary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Plainwell and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilkey Elementary School: 439. Orchard View Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilkey Elementary School and Orchard View Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gilkey Elementary School is 392nd of 1,581 and Orchard View Elementary School is 333rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).