Kent City Elementary School vs Meridian Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent City Elementary School
Kent City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Meridian Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
| Measure | Kent City Elementary School Kent City, Michigan | Meridian Elementary School Sanford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #795 of 1,581 | #969 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27696 of 50,301 | #33164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 537 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Kent City | Sanford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 38.2).
- •Kent City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Kent City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Kent City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
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 Kent City Elementary School better than Meridian Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent City Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.2 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 Kent City Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Kent City and Sanford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent City Elementary School: 537. Meridian Elementary School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent City Elementary School and Meridian Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kent City Elementary School is 795th of 1,581 and Meridian Elementary School is 969th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).