Prairie Elementary School vs Thomas White School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary School
Adrian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
Thomas White School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
187 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary School Adrian, Michigan | Thomas White School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1108 of 1,581 | #1413 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37372 of 50,301 | #47216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 187 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Adrian | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 15.9).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 95.2%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 23.4).
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 Prairie Elementary School better than Thomas White School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 15.9 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 Prairie Elementary School and Thomas White School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Adrian and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary School: 187. Thomas White School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary School and Thomas White School rank in Michigan?
Prairie Elementary School is 1108th of 1,581 and Thomas White School is 1413th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).