Nowlin Elementary School vs West Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nowlin Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
West Village Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
| Measure | Nowlin Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan | West Village Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 1,581 | #1351 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30175 of 50,301 | #45762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 243 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nowlin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 18.6).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 86.4%).
- •Nowlin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.1).
- •Nowlin Elementary School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
- •Nowlin Elementary School is a public school while West Village Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nowlin Elementary School better than West Village Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Nowlin Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 18.6 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 Nowlin Elementary School and West Village Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nowlin Elementary School: 243. West Village Academy: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nowlin Elementary School and West Village Academy rank in Michigan?
Nowlin Elementary School is 870th of 1,581 and West Village Academy is 1351st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).