Moccasin Elementary School vs Northside Child Development Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moccasin Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
354 students
Northside Child Development Center
Niles · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
13 students
| Measure | Moccasin Elementary School Buchanan, Michigan | Northside Child Development Center Niles, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #765 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #26972 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 354 | 13 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 13 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Buchanan | Niles |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Child Development Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 47.3).
- •Northside Child Development Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 57.1%).
- •Northside Child Development Center does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 19.7).
- •Moccasin Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 13.
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 Moccasin Elementary School better than Northside Child Development Center?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Child Development Center ranks higher (76.2 vs 47.3 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 Moccasin Elementary School and Northside Child Development Center?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Niles in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moccasin Elementary School: 354. Northside Child Development Center: 13. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moccasin Elementary School and Northside Child Development Center rank in Michigan?
Moccasin Elementary School is 765th of 1,581 and Northside Child Development Center is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).