Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 vs Thelma Buffey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2
Flint · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
216 students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Flint · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
43 students
| Measure | Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 Flint, Michigan | Thelma Buffey Elementary Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1189 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #39990 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 216 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 27.7).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 94.9%).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 is the larger school with 216 students compared with 43.
- •Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 is a charter school while Thelma Buffey Elementary is a public 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 Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 better than Thelma Buffey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Buffey Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 27.7 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 Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 and Thelma Buffey Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2: 216. Thelma Buffey Elementary: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 and Thelma Buffey Elementary rank in Michigan?
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 is 1189th of 1,581 and Thelma Buffey Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).