Grandville Cummings Elementary School vs Zinser Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
366 students
Zinser Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Grandville Cummings Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Zinser Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,581 | #658 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16719 of 50,301 | #23801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 366 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 52.0).
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Zinser Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Grandville Cummings Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 34.3%).
- •Zinser Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.3).
- •Zinser Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 366.
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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School better than Zinser Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grandville Cummings Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 52.0 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 Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Zinser Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School: 366. Zinser Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grandville Cummings Elementary School and Zinser Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Grandville Cummings Elementary School is 418th of 1,581 and Zinser Elementary School is 658th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).