Carter Elementary School vs New Lothrop Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Elementary School
Montrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
367 students
New Lothrop Elementary School
New Lothrop · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
505 students
| Measure | Carter Elementary School Montrose, Michigan | New Lothrop Elementary School New Lothrop, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #924 of 1,581 | #582 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31721 of 50,301 | #21672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 367 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Montrose | New Lothrop |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Lothrop Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 40.3).
- •New Lothrop Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •New Lothrop Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •New Lothrop Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 65.9%).
- •Carter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.8).
- •New Lothrop Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 367.
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 Carter Elementary School better than New Lothrop Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Lothrop Elementary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 40.3 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 Carter Elementary School and New Lothrop Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Montrose and New Lothrop in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Elementary School: 367. New Lothrop Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elementary School and New Lothrop Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Carter Elementary School is 924th of 1,581 and New Lothrop Elementary School is 582nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).