Central Elementary School vs River Oaks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 207 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
White Pigeon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
River Oaks Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School White Pigeon, Michigan | River Oaks Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1104 of 1,581 | #917 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37199 of 50,301 | #31611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | White Pigeon | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 32.0).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 93.7%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
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 River Oaks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 32.0 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 River Oaks Elementary School?
About 207 km in a straight line, between White Pigeon and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 366. River Oaks Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School is 1104th of 1,581 and River Oaks Elementary School is 917th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).