Alcott School vs Donelson Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Alcott School Pontiac, Michigan | Donelson Hills Elementary School Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,581 | #1273 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48235 of 50,301 | #42926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 30% |
| city | Pontiac | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 13.6).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 11%).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Alcott School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.9).
- •Donelson Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 334.
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 Alcott School better than Donelson Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks higher (23.0 vs 13.6 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 Alcott School and Donelson Hills Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott School: 334. Donelson Hills Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott School and Donelson Hills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Alcott School is 1448th of 1,581 and Donelson Hills Elementary School is 1273rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).