Burton Elementary School vs Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Elementary School
Huntington Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
| Measure | Burton Elementary School Huntington Woods, Michigan | Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus Oak Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 1,581 | #1061 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #2249 of 50,301 | #35848 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 461 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.3% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 25% |
| city | Huntington Woods | Oak Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 34.1).
- •Burton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 25%).
- •Burton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 37%).
- •Burton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 45.3%).
- •Burton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.7).
- •Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is the larger school with 501 students compared with 461.
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 Burton Elementary School better than Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Burton Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 34.1 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 Burton Elementary School and Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Huntington Woods and Oak Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burton Elementary School: 461. Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burton Elementary School and Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus rank in Michigan?
Burton Elementary School is 25th of 1,581 and Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is 1061st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).