Central Elementary School vs Schoolcraft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.4 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
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Schoolcraft · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Schoolcraft Elementary School Schoolcraft, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #491 of 1,581 | #310 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #18901 of 50,301 | #12389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 439 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Portage | Schoolcraft |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 58.9).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 31.4%).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Schoolcraft Elementary School is the larger school with 583 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Schoolcraft Elementary School ranks higher (68.5 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 Schoolcraft Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Portage and Schoolcraft in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 439. Schoolcraft Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Schoolcraft Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 491st of 1,581 and Schoolcraft Elementary School is 310th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).