David Scott Elementary School vs Sheridan Road
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Scott Elementary School
Dewitt · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
473 students
Sheridan Road
Lansing · Public middle · Grades 5–8
356 students
| Measure | David Scott Elementary School Dewitt, Michigan | Sheridan Road Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 1,581 | #472 of 485 |
| National rank | #5294 of 50,301 | #15072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 473 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 16% |
| city | Dewitt | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Scott Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 10.3).
- •David Scott Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 16%).
- •David Scott Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 25%).
- •David Scott Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 96.3%).
- •David Scott Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.8).
- •David Scott Elementary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 356.
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 David Scott Elementary School better than Sheridan Road?
On the Success Index (US), David Scott Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 10.3 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 David Scott Elementary School and Sheridan Road?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Dewitt and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David Scott Elementary School: 473. Sheridan Road: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David Scott Elementary School and Sheridan Road rank in Michigan?
David Scott Elementary School is 90th of 1,581 and Sheridan Road is 472nd of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).