Alto Elementary School vs Laker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alto Elementary School
Alto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Laker Elementary
Pigeon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Alto Elementary School Alto, Michigan | Laker Elementary Pigeon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 1,581 | #607 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3775 of 50,301 | #22232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 417 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 46% |
| city | Alto | Pigeon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 54.2).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 46%).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 52%).
- •Alto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 49.8%).
- •Laker Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •Laker Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 417.
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 Alto Elementary School better than Laker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alto Elementary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 54.2 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 Alto Elementary School and Laker Elementary?
About 204 km in a straight line, between Alto and Pigeon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alto Elementary School: 417. Laker Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alto Elementary School and Laker Elementary rank in Michigan?
Alto Elementary School is 54th of 1,581 and Laker Elementary is 607th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).