Donelson Hills Elementary School vs Oakley Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Oakley Park Elementary School
Commerce Township · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Donelson Hills Elementary School Waterford, Michigan | Oakley Park Elementary School Commerce Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1273 of 1,581 | #56 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42926 of 50,301 | #3915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 72% |
| city | Waterford | Commerce Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakley Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 23.0).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 79.8%).
- •Oakley Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.7).
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 Donelson Hills Elementary School better than Oakley Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakley Park Elementary School ranks higher (82.0 vs 23.0 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School and Oakley Park Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Commerce Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donelson Hills Elementary School: 392. Oakley Park Elementary School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donelson Hills Elementary School and Oakley Park Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Donelson Hills Elementary School is 1273rd of 1,581 and Oakley Park Elementary School is 56th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).