Cardinal Elementary vs Oakridge Lower Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
549 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Oakridge Lower Elementary School Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1215 of 1,581 | #1015 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40897 of 50,301 | #34323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 611 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 26.2).
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Oakridge Lower Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 611 students compared with 549.
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 Cardinal Elementary better than Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakridge Lower Elementary School ranks higher (36.5 vs 26.2 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 Cardinal Elementary and Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 611. Oakridge Lower Elementary School: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Oakridge Lower Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cardinal Elementary is 1215th of 1,581 and Oakridge Lower Elementary School is 1015th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).