Donald J Yacks Elem School vs Red Oak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald J Yacks Elem School
Harrison Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Red Oak Academy
Clinton Twp · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
60 students
| Measure | Donald J Yacks Elem School Harrison Township, Michigan | Red Oak Academy Clinton Twp, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #830 of 1,581 | #1196 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28785 of 50,301 | #40234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 300 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Harrison Township | Clinton Twp |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 27.3).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 98.3%).
- •Red Oak Academy does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.8).
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 60.
- •Donald J Yacks Elem School is a public school while Red Oak Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Donald J Yacks Elem School better than Red Oak Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Donald J Yacks Elem School ranks higher (44.7 vs 27.3 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 Donald J Yacks Elem School and Red Oak Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Harrison Township and Clinton Twp in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald J Yacks Elem School: 300. Red Oak Academy: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald J Yacks Elem School and Red Oak Academy rank in Michigan?
Donald J Yacks Elem School is 830th of 1,581 and Red Oak Academy is 1196th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).