Cardinal Elementary vs Orchard View Early Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Orchard View Early Elementary
Muskegon · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
331 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Orchard View Early Elementary Muskegon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1215 of 1,581 | #759 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40897 of 50,301 | #26683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 611 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 23% | – |
| city | Muskegon | Muskegon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard View Early Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 26.2).
- •Orchard View Early Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 71.2%).
- •Orchard View Early Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Cardinal Elementary is the larger school with 611 students compared with 331.
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 Orchard View Early Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard View Early Elementary ranks higher (47.7 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 Orchard View Early Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Muskegon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 611. Orchard View Early Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Orchard View Early Elementary rank in Michigan?
Cardinal Elementary is 1215th of 1,581 and Orchard View Early Elementary is 759th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).