Gordon Elementary School vs Walters Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Elementary School
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
Walters Elementary
Marshall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
| Measure | Gordon Elementary School Marshall, Michigan | Walters Elementary Marshall, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #760 of 1,581 | #778 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26735 of 50,301 | #27192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 252 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| city | Marshall | Marshall |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.6 vs 47.0).
- •Gordon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Walters Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Walters Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 40.5%).
- •Walters Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Walters Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 252.
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 Gordon Elementary School better than Walters Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gordon Elementary School and Walters Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Marshall and Marshall in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Elementary School: 252. Walters Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Elementary School and Walters Elementary rank in Michigan?
Gordon Elementary School is 760th of 1,581 and Walters Elementary is 778th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).