Harwood Elementary School vs New Dawn Academy of Warren
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
New Dawn Academy of Warren
Sterling Hts · Charter other · Grades K–9
256 students
| Measure | Harwood Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | New Dawn Academy of Warren Sterling Hts, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #562 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #20886 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–9 |
| Students | 498 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 42.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Sterling Heights | Sterling Hts |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 90.6%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 42.7).
- •Harwood Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 256.
- •Harwood Elementary School is a public school while New Dawn Academy of Warren is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Harwood Elementary School better than New Dawn Academy of Warren?
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 Harwood Elementary School and New Dawn Academy of Warren?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Sterling Hts in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harwood Elementary School: 498. New Dawn Academy of Warren: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harwood Elementary School and New Dawn Academy of Warren rank in Michigan?
Harwood Elementary School is 562nd of 1,581 and New Dawn Academy of Warren is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).