Mendon Elementary School vs Nottawa Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendon Elementary School
Mendon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
Nottawa Community School
Sturgis · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
189 students
| Measure | Mendon Elementary School Mendon, Michigan | Nottawa Community School Sturgis, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #797 of 1,581 | #817 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27770 of 50,301 | #28268 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 210 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Mendon | Sturgis |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.2 vs 45.5).
- •Nottawa Community School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Mendon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 49.7%).
- •Mendon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.8).
- •Mendon Elementary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 189.
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 Mendon Elementary School better than Nottawa Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mendon Elementary School and Nottawa Community School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Mendon and Sturgis in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendon Elementary School: 210. Nottawa Community School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendon Elementary School and Nottawa Community School rank in Michigan?
Mendon Elementary School is 797th of 1,581 and Nottawa Community School is 817th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).