Cavanaugh School vs Lyons School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 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
Lyons School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
242 students
| Measure | Cavanaugh School Lansing, Michigan | Lyons School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,581 | #1339 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15229 of 50,301 | #45404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 245 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 27% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cavanaugh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 19.1).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 22%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 89.7%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.1).
- •Cavanaugh School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 242.
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 Lyons School?
On the Success Index (US), Cavanaugh School ranks higher (64.3 vs 19.1 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 Lyons School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cavanaugh School: 245. Lyons School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cavanaugh School and Lyons School rank in Michigan?
Cavanaugh School is 383rd of 1,581 and Lyons School is 1339th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).