Knapp Forest Elementary School vs McBain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
McBain Elementary School
Mc Bain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Knapp Forest Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | McBain Elementary School Mc Bain, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,581 | #494 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4207 of 50,301 | #18927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.6% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 55% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Mc Bain |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 58.9).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 55%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.6% vs 51.2%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.3).
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 Knapp Forest Elementary School better than McBain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 58.9 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 Forest Elementary School and McBain Elementary School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Mc Bain in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp Forest Elementary School: 520. McBain Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp Forest Elementary School and McBain Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Knapp Forest Elementary School is 66th of 1,581 and McBain Elementary School is 494th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).