Kalkaska Elementary School vs Rapid City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalkaska Elementary School
Kalkaska · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
Rapid City Elementary School
Rapid City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
70 students
| Measure | Kalkaska Elementary School Kalkaska, Michigan | Rapid City Elementary School Rapid City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,581 | #1360 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25167 of 50,301 | #46084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 517 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 10% |
| city | Kalkaska | Rapid City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalkaska Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 18.0).
- •Kalkaska Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Kalkaska Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Kalkaska Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 77.1%).
- •Rapid City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.2).
- •Kalkaska Elementary School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 70.
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 Kalkaska Elementary School better than Rapid City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalkaska Elementary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 18.0 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 Kalkaska Elementary School and Rapid City Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Kalkaska and Rapid City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalkaska Elementary School: 517. Rapid City Elementary School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalkaska Elementary School and Rapid City Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kalkaska Elementary School is 698th of 1,581 and Rapid City Elementary School is 1360th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).