Pine Ridge Elementary School vs Thornapple Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
472 students
Thornapple Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students
| Measure | Pine Ridge Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Thornapple Elementary School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 1,581 | #118 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5043 of 50,301 | #6163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 472 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 72% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.0).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 14.7%).
- •Thornapple Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.2).
- •Pine Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 361.
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 Pine Ridge Elementary School better than Thornapple Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.0 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 Pine Ridge Elementary School and Thornapple Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Ridge Elementary School: 472. Thornapple Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Ridge Elementary School and Thornapple Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Pine Ridge Elementary School is 86th of 1,581 and Thornapple Elementary School is 118th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).