Lafayette School vs Ralph J Bunche Academy
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.
Lafayette School
Lincoln Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Ralph J Bunche Academy
Ecorse · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
316 students
| Measure | Lafayette School Lincoln Park, Michigan | Ralph J Bunche Academy Ecorse, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1480 of 1,581 | #1546 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48937 of 50,301 | #49903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 441 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Lincoln Park | Ecorse |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.8 vs 7.9).
- •Lafayette School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Lafayette School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Ralph J Bunche Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Lafayette School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 28.7).
- •Lafayette School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 316.
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 Lafayette School better than Ralph J Bunche Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette School ranks higher (11.8 vs 7.9 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 Lafayette School and Ralph J Bunche Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lincoln Park and Ecorse in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette School: 441. Ralph J Bunche Academy: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette School and Ralph J Bunche Academy rank in Michigan?
Lafayette School is 1480th of 1,581 and Ralph J Bunche Academy is 1546th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).