Cumberland School vs Gier Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 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
Gier Park School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students
| Measure | Cumberland School Lansing, Michigan | Gier Park School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,581 | #1356 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #39853 of 50,301 | #46006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 308 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 27% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 18.1).
- •Cumberland School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 27%).
- •Cumberland School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •Cumberland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 89.9%).
- •Cumberland School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Gier Park School is the larger school with 316 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 Gier Park School?
On the Success Index (US), Cumberland School ranks higher (27.9 vs 18.1 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 Gier Park School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cumberland School: 308. Gier Park School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cumberland School and Gier Park School rank in Michigan?
Cumberland School is 1184th of 1,581 and Gier Park School is 1356th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).