Kate Dowdall Elementary School vs Thelma Buffey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Flint · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Flint · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
43 students
| Measure | Kate Dowdall Elementary School Flint, Michigan | Thelma Buffey Elementary Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #925 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #31738 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 405 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.3 vs 40.3).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 81.7%).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.4).
- •Kate Dowdall Elementary School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 43.
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 Kate Dowdall Elementary School better than Thelma Buffey Elementary?
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 Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Thelma Buffey Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School: 405. Thelma Buffey Elementary: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Thelma Buffey Elementary rank in Michigan?
Kate Dowdall Elementary School is 925th of 1,581 and Thelma Buffey Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).