Riverside Elementary School vs Schoolcraft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Riverside Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Schoolcraft Elementary School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1020 of 1,581 | #746 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34544 of 50,301 | #26256 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Waterford | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 36.2).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 64.9%).
- •Riverside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.1).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 291.
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 Riverside Elementary School better than Schoolcraft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks higher (48.4 vs 36.2 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 Riverside Elementary School and Schoolcraft Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside Elementary School: 291. Schoolcraft Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside Elementary School and Schoolcraft Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Riverside Elementary School is 1020th of 1,581 and Schoolcraft Elementary School is 746th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).