Hevel Elementary vs Richard J Duncan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hevel Elementary
Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
441 students
Richard J Duncan Elementary
Shelby Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
716 students
| Measure | Hevel Elementary Washington, Michigan | Richard J Duncan Elementary Shelby Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,581 | #250 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9176 of 50,301 | #10537 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 441 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Washington | Shelby Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hevel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 71.1).
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Hevel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.7% vs 31.1%).
- •Hevel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.0).
- •Richard J Duncan Elementary is the larger school with 716 students compared with 441.
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 Hevel Elementary better than Richard J Duncan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hevel Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 71.1 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 Hevel Elementary and Richard J Duncan Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Shelby Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hevel Elementary: 441. Richard J Duncan Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hevel Elementary and Richard J Duncan Elementary rank in Michigan?
Hevel Elementary is 204th of 1,581 and Richard J Duncan Elementary is 250th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).