Kent Hills Elementary vs Palmer School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent Hills Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
Palmer School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
| Measure | Kent Hills Elementary Grand Rapids, Michigan | Palmer School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1555 of 1,581 | #1282 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49973 of 50,301 | #43293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 7.5).
- •Palmer School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Palmer School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Palmer School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 87.8%).
- •Palmer School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.8).
- •Kent Hills Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 187.
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 Hills Elementary better than Palmer School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer School ranks higher (22.5 vs 7.5 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 Hills Elementary and Palmer School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent Hills Elementary: 370. Palmer School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent Hills Elementary and Palmer School rank in Michigan?
Kent Hills Elementary is 1555th of 1,581 and Palmer School is 1282nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).