Cumberland School vs Elmwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Elmwood Elementary School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
379 students
| Measure | Cumberland School Lansing, Michigan | Elmwood Elementary School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,581 | #897 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #39853 of 50,301 | #30927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 308 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 27.9).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 89.3%).
- •Cumberland School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.2).
- •Elmwood Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 308.
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 Cumberland School better than Elmwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elementary School ranks higher (41.5 vs 27.9 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 Cumberland School and Elmwood Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland School: 308. Elmwood Elementary School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland School and Elmwood Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cumberland School is 1184th of 1,581 and Elmwood Elementary School is 897th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).