Glenwood Elementary vs Southwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 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
Southwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Southwood Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #939 of 1,581 | #1024 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #32113 of 50,301 | #34606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 543 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 36.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Southwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary is the larger school with 543 students compared with 302.
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 Southwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (39.7 vs 36.1 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 Southwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary: 543. Southwood Elementary: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Southwood Elementary rank in Michigan?
Glenwood Elementary is 939th of 1,581 and Southwood Elementary is 1024th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).