Glenwood Elementary vs Meadowlawn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Meadowlawn Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Meadowlawn Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,581 | #966 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #32113 of 50,301 | #33037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 38.4).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 90.3%).
- •Meadowlawn Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 339.
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 Meadowlawn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 38.4 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 Meadowlawn Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary: 543. Meadowlawn Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Meadowlawn Elementary rank in Michigan?
Glenwood Elementary is 939th of 1,581 and Meadowlawn Elementary is 966th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).