Betsie Valley School vs Lakewood Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betsie Valley School
Thompsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
131 students
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
Woodland · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
134 students
| Measure | Betsie Valley School Thompsonville, Michigan | Lakewood Early Childhood Center Woodland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,581 | #294 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33337 of 50,301 | #11877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 131 | 134 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Thompsonville | Woodland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 37.9).
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 71%).
- •Betsie Valley School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Lakewood Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 134 students compared with 131.
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 Betsie Valley School better than Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Early Childhood Center ranks higher (69.2 vs 37.9 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 Betsie Valley School and Lakewood Early Childhood Center?
About 207 km in a straight line, between Thompsonville and Woodland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betsie Valley School: 131. Lakewood Early Childhood Center: 134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betsie Valley School and Lakewood Early Childhood Center rank in Michigan?
Betsie Valley School is 979th of 1,581 and Lakewood Early Childhood Center is 294th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).