Dicken Elementary School vs Lakewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dicken Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students
| Measure | Dicken Elementary School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Lakewood Elementary School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #208 of 1,581 | #190 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #9243 of 50,301 | #8786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 320 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.0 vs 73.7).
- •Dicken Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Dicken Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 35.3%).
- •Lakewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.8).
- •Dicken Elementary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 258.
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 Dicken Elementary School better than Lakewood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dicken Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dicken Elementary School: 320. Lakewood Elementary School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dicken Elementary School and Lakewood Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Dicken Elementary School is 208th of 1,581 and Lakewood Elementary School is 190th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).