Knapp Forest Elementary School vs Orchard View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 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
Orchard View Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
| Measure | Knapp Forest Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Orchard View Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,581 | #333 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4207 of 50,301 | #13163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 67.4).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 54%).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.6% vs 22.1%).
- •Orchard View Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.9).
- •Knapp Forest Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 439.
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 Orchard View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knapp Forest Elementary School ranks higher (81.4 vs 67.4 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 Orchard View Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knapp Forest Elementary School: 520. Orchard View Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knapp Forest Elementary School and Orchard View Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Knapp Forest Elementary School is 66th of 1,581 and Orchard View Elementary School is 333rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).