Greenwood Elementary School vs ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
93 students
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan | ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,581 | #598 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30224 of 50,301 | #22027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 93 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 93 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 49% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 42.6).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 49%).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 30%).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 61.3%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.8).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 93.
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 Greenwood Elementary School better than ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 42.6 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 Greenwood Elementary School and ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 93. ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Greenwood Elementary School is 873rd of 1,581 and ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School is 598th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).