Moccasin Elementary School vs Ottawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 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
Ottawa Elementary School
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
230 students
| Measure | Moccasin Elementary School Buchanan, Michigan | Ottawa Elementary School Buchanan, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #765 of 1,581 | #790 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26972 of 50,301 | #27498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 354 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Buchanan | Buchanan |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.3 vs 46.6).
- •Moccasin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 62.2%).
- •Ottawa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.7).
- •Moccasin Elementary School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 230.
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 Ottawa Elementary 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 Moccasin Elementary School and Ottawa Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Buchanan in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moccasin Elementary School: 354. Ottawa Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moccasin Elementary School and Ottawa Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Moccasin Elementary School is 765th of 1,581 and Ottawa Elementary School is 790th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).