Cavanaugh School vs Forest View School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cavanaugh School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
245 students
Forest View School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
| Measure | Cavanaugh School Lansing, Michigan | Forest View School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,581 | #1261 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15229 of 50,301 | #42562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 245 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cavanaugh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 23.6).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 83.2%).
- •Forest View School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Forest View School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 245.
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 Cavanaugh School better than Forest View School?
On the Success Index (US), Cavanaugh School ranks higher (64.3 vs 23.6 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 Cavanaugh School and Forest View School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cavanaugh School: 245. Forest View School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cavanaugh School and Forest View School rank in Michigan?
Cavanaugh School is 383rd of 1,581 and Forest View School is 1261st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).