Cardinal Elementary vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 244 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
Whitman Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
| Measure | Cardinal Elementary Muskegon, Michigan | Whitman Elementary School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1215 of 1,581 | #1271 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40897 of 50,301 | #42862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 611 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 13% |
| city | Muskegon | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 23.2).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Cardinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 74.1%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Elementary better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cardinal Elementary ranks higher (26.2 vs 23.2 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 Whitman Elementary School?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Muskegon and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardinal Elementary: 611. Whitman Elementary School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardinal Elementary and Whitman Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cardinal Elementary is 1215th of 1,581 and Whitman Elementary School is 1271st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).