Knapp Charter Academy vs Orchard View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapp Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
398 students
Orchard View Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Knapp Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Orchard View Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1033 of 1,581 | #333 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34969 of 50,301 | #13163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 398 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 35.5).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 76.6%).
- •Knapp Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.1).
- •Orchard View Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 398.
- •Knapp Charter Academy is a charter school while Orchard View Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Knapp Charter Academy better than Orchard View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 35.5 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 Knapp Charter Academy and Orchard View Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp Charter Academy: 398. Orchard View Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp Charter Academy and Orchard View Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Knapp Charter Academy is 1033rd of 1,581 and Orchard View Elementary School is 333rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).