Cavanaugh School vs Palms Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 157 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
Palms Elementary School
Ira · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
| Measure | Cavanaugh School Lansing, Michigan | Palms Elementary School Ira, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,581 | #517 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #15229 of 50,301 | #19541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 47% |
| city | Lansing | Ira |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cavanaugh School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 58.1).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Palms Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Cavanaugh School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
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 Palms Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cavanaugh School ranks higher (64.3 vs 58.1 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 Palms Elementary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Ira in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cavanaugh School: 245. Palms Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cavanaugh School and Palms Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cavanaugh School is 383rd of 1,581 and Palms Elementary School is 517th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).