Clear Lake Elementary School vs Paint Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Lake Elementary School
Oxford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Paint Creek Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Clear Lake Elementary School Oxford, Michigan | Paint Creek Elementary School Lake Orion, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #358 of 1,581 | #146 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #14159 of 50,301 | #7148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| city | Oxford | Lake Orion |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 65.9).
- •Paint Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Paint Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Clear Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 21.8%).
- •Clear Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Paint Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 425.
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 Clear Lake Elementary School better than Paint Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Creek Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 65.9 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 Clear Lake Elementary School and Paint Creek Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Lake Orion in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake Elementary School: 425. Paint Creek Elementary School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake Elementary School and Paint Creek Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Clear Lake Elementary School is 358th of 1,581 and Paint Creek Elementary School is 146th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).