Carpenter Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lake Orion, Michigan 48359 · Lake Orion Community Schools
#421 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#16774 of 50,301 nationally
About Carpenter Elem School
Carpenter Elem School is a public elementary located in Lake Orion, in the Lake Orion Community Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 467 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 421st of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 467.
There are 9 schools in Lake Orion; Carpenter Elem School ranks 9th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carpenter Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carpenter Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waldon Middle School
Lake Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students · 900 m away
Orion Oaks Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 3.9 km away
Webber School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 4.3 km away
Scripps Middle School
Lake Orion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students · 4.9 km away
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students · 4.9 km away
Owen Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–6
383 students · 5.1 km away
Lake Orion Community High School
Lake Orion · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,035 students · 5.4 km away
Walton Charter Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students · 5.9 km away
Sashabaw Middle School
Clarkston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
933 students · 5.9 km away
North Sashabaw Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Field Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Dublin Elementary
White Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
David Hicks School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Alexander Elementary School
Adrian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Great Oaks Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Cedar View Elementary School
Cedar Springs · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carpenter Elem School a good school?
Carpenter Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 62.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #421 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carpenter Elem School rank in Michigan?
Carpenter Elem School ranks #421 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #16774 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carpenter Elem School?
Carpenter Elem School had 467 students in 2025.
Is Carpenter Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Carpenter Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carpenter Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carpenter Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.