Verellen Elementary School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Verellen Elementary School
Essexville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
314 students
Washington Elementary School
Bay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Verellen Elementary School Essexville, Michigan | Washington Elementary School Bay City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #621 of 1,581 | #1268 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #22671 of 50,301 | #42801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Essexville | Bay City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verellen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 23.3).
- •Verellen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Verellen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 27%).
- •Verellen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 91.2%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 22.4).
- •Washington Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 314.
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 Verellen Elementary School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Verellen Elementary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 23.3 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 Verellen Elementary School and Washington Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Essexville and Bay City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Verellen Elementary School: 314. Washington Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Verellen Elementary School and Washington Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Verellen Elementary School is 621st of 1,581 and Washington Elementary School is 1268th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).