Kolb Elementary School vs Mackensen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kolb Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Mackensen Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
| Measure | Kolb Elementary School Bay City, Michigan | Mackensen Elementary School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 1,581 | #361 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25958 of 50,301 | #14274 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Bay City | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mackensen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 48.8).
- •Mackensen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Mackensen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Mackensen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Kolb Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.7).
- •Kolb Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 265.
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 Kolb Elementary School better than Mackensen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mackensen Elementary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 48.8 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 Kolb Elementary School and Mackensen Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bay City and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kolb Elementary School: 451. Mackensen Elementary School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kolb Elementary School and Mackensen Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kolb Elementary School is 730th of 1,581 and Mackensen Elementary School is 361st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).