Jefferson Elementary School vs McAlearSawden Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
378 students
McAlearSawden Elem School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Coldwater, Michigan | McAlearSawden Elem School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,581 | #816 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37216 of 50,301 | #28174 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 378 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Coldwater | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAlearSawden Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 32.0).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 64%).
- •McAlearSawden Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.0).
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than McAlearSawden Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McAlearSawden Elem School ranks higher (45.6 vs 32.0 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 Jefferson Elementary School and McAlearSawden Elem School?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Coldwater and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 378. McAlearSawden Elem School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and McAlearSawden Elem School rank in Michigan?
Jefferson Elementary School is 1105th of 1,581 and McAlearSawden Elem School is 816th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).