Gilkey Elementary School vs Starr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 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
Starr Elementary School
Plainwell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Gilkey Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan | Starr Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,581 | #728 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15592 of 50,301 | #25921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 46% |
| city | Plainwell | Plainwell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilkey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 48.9).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 53.9%).
- •Starr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Gilkey Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 410.
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 Starr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilkey Elementary School ranks higher (63.8 vs 48.9 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 Starr Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Plainwell and Plainwell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilkey Elementary School: 439. Starr Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilkey Elementary School and Starr Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gilkey Elementary School is 392nd of 1,581 and Starr Elementary School is 728th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).