Atherton Elementary School vs Emerald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 391 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton Elementary School
Burton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Emerald Elementary School
Manistique · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
| Measure | Atherton Elementary School Burton, Michigan | Emerald Elementary School Manistique, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1297 of 1,581 | #949 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #43701 of 50,301 | #32477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 267 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Burton | Manistique |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 21.8).
- •Emerald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Emerald Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Emerald Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 90.3%).
- •Atherton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.1).
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 Atherton Elementary School better than Emerald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerald Elementary School ranks higher (39.2 vs 21.8 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 Atherton Elementary School and Emerald Elementary School?
About 391 km in a straight line, between Burton and Manistique in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton Elementary School: 267. Emerald Elementary School: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton Elementary School and Emerald Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Atherton Elementary School is 1297th of 1,581 and Emerald Elementary School is 949th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).