Central Elementary School vs Lake Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Lake Center Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Lake Center Elementary School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,581 | #156 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #18901 of 50,301 | #7449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 71% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Center Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 58.9).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 31.4%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Lake Center Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 439.
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 Central Elementary School better than Lake Center Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Center Elementary School ranks higher (75.8 vs 58.9 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 Central Elementary School and Lake Center Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Lake Center Elementary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Lake Center Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 491st of 1,581 and Lake Center Elementary School is 156th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).