Clarkston Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarkston Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Independence Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Clarkston Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan | Independence Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #345 of 1,581 | #130 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13694 of 50,301 | #6368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 416 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 66.6).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 14.4%).
- •Clarkston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 416.
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 Clarkston Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 66.6 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 Clarkston Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarkston Elementary School: 416. Independence Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarkston Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Clarkston Elementary School is 345th of 1,581 and Independence Elementary School is 130th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).