Gilkey Elementary School vs Washington Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 6.1 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
Washington Street Elementary School
Otsego · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Gilkey Elementary School Plainwell, Michigan | Washington Street Elementary School Otsego, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #392 of 1,581 | #363 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15592 of 50,301 | #14363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Plainwell | Otsego |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 63.8).
- •Washington Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Washington Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Gilkey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 48%).
- •Washington Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.3).
- •Washington Street Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 439.
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 Washington Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Street Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 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 Washington Street Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Plainwell and Otsego in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilkey Elementary School: 439. Washington Street Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilkey Elementary School and Washington Street Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Gilkey Elementary School is 392nd of 1,581 and Washington Street Elementary School is 363rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).