Dean A Naldrett School vs Francis A Higgins Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean A Naldrett School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
Francis A Higgins Elem School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Dean A Naldrett School Chesterfield, Michigan | Francis A Higgins Elem School Chesterfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 1,581 | #705 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #12798 of 50,301 | #25301 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean A Naldrett School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 49.8).
- •Dean A Naldrett School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Dean A Naldrett School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Dean A Naldrett School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 40.7%).
- •Dean A Naldrett School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Francis A Higgins Elem School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 353.
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 Dean A Naldrett School better than Francis A Higgins Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dean A Naldrett School ranks higher (67.9 vs 49.8 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 Dean A Naldrett School and Francis A Higgins Elem School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean A Naldrett School: 353. Francis A Higgins Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean A Naldrett School and Francis A Higgins Elem School rank in Michigan?
Dean A Naldrett School is 320th of 1,581 and Francis A Higgins Elem School is 705th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).