Blanche Sims Elementary School vs Daniel Axford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Daniel Axford Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
345 students
| Measure | Blanche Sims Elementary School Lake Orion, Michigan | Daniel Axford Elementary School Oxford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #166 of 1,581 | #153 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7699 of 50,301 | #7382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 423 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | Lake Orion | Oxford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.4 vs 75.9).
- •Daniel Axford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 31.2%).
- •Daniel Axford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Blanche Sims Elementary School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 345.
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 Blanche Sims Elementary School better than Daniel Axford Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blanche Sims Elementary School and Daniel Axford Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Lake Orion and Oxford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanche Sims Elementary School: 423. Daniel Axford Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanche Sims Elementary School and Daniel Axford Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Blanche Sims Elementary School is 166th of 1,581 and Daniel Axford Elementary School is 153rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).