Francis A Higgins Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chesterfield, Michigan 48051 · L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
#705 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#25301 of 50,301 nationally
About Francis A Higgins Elem School
Francis A Higgins Elem School is a public elementary located in Chesterfield, in the L'Anse Creuse Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 425 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 705th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 425.
There are 8 schools in Chesterfield; Francis A Higgins Elem School ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 Francis A Higgins Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Francis A Higgins Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Middle School East
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students · 365 m away
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students · 2.3 km away
Great Oaks Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 2.5 km away
Anchor Bay Middle School South
Chesterfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students · 3.6 km away
Dean A Naldrett School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 3.7 km away
New Haven High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
314 students · 4.0 km away
New Haven Elementary School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades K–4
458 students · 4.2 km away
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students · 4.4 km away
Green Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students · 5.1 km away
Lighthouse Elementary School
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 5.5 km away
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Clio Intermediate School
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McCollough Elementary School
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Escanaba Upper Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Francis A Higgins Elem School a good school?
Francis A Higgins Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 49.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #705 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 Francis A Higgins Elem School rank in Michigan?
Francis A Higgins Elem School ranks #705 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #25301 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Francis A Higgins Elem School?
Francis A Higgins Elem School had 425 students in 2025.
Is Francis A Higgins Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Francis A Higgins Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Francis A Higgins Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Francis A Higgins Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.