Kincheloe Elementary School vs Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 330 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kincheloe Elementary School
Dowagiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
Suttons Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students
| Measure | Kincheloe Elementary School Dowagiac, Michigan | Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School Suttons Bay, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1207 of 1,581 | #1157 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40717 of 50,301 | #38895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 214 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Dowagiac | Suttons Bay |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 26.5).
- •Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Kincheloe Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
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 Kincheloe Elementary School better than Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School ranks higher (29.5 vs 26.5 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 Kincheloe Elementary School and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School?
About 330 km in a straight line, between Dowagiac and Suttons Bay in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kincheloe Elementary School: 214. Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kincheloe Elementary School and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School rank in Michigan?
Kincheloe Elementary School is 1207th of 1,581 and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School is 1157th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).