Cascades Elementary School vs John R Lewis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascades Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
John R Lewis Elementary
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
140 students
| Measure | Cascades Elementary School Jackson, Michigan | John R Lewis Elementary Jackson, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,581 | #1182 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37399 of 50,301 | #39811 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 398 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cascades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 28.0).
- •Cascades Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 95%).
- •John R Lewis Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.2).
- •Cascades Elementary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 140.
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 Cascades Elementary School better than John R Lewis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cascades Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 28.0 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 Cascades Elementary School and John R Lewis Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascades Elementary School: 398. John R Lewis Elementary: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascades Elementary School and John R Lewis Elementary rank in Michigan?
Cascades Elementary School is 1110th of 1,581 and John R Lewis Elementary is 1182nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).