Glenwood Elementary vs Grand River Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
Grand River Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
635 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Grand River Preparatory High School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,581 | #465 of 591 |
| National rank | #32113 of 50,301 | #13819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 543 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 27.7).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 77.2%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Grand River Preparatory High School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 543.
- •Glenwood Elementary is a public school while Grand River Preparatory High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Glenwood Elementary better than Grand River Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 27.7 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 Glenwood Elementary and Grand River Preparatory High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary: 543. Grand River Preparatory High School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Grand River Preparatory High School rank in Michigan?
Glenwood Elementary is 939th of 1,581 and Grand River Preparatory High School is 465th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).