Donley Elementary School vs East Lansing High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donley Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
East Lansing High School
East Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,231 students
| Measure | Donley Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan | East Lansing High School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #708 of 1,581 | #113 of 591 |
| National rank | #25361 of 50,301 | #4536 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 262 | 1,231 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 1,231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| city | East Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lansing High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 49.7).
- •East Lansing High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •East Lansing High School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •East Lansing High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 57.3%).
- •Donley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 22.0).
- •East Lansing High School is the larger school with 1,231 students compared with 262.
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 Donley Elementary School better than East Lansing High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lansing High School ranks higher (65.0 vs 49.7 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 Donley Elementary School and East Lansing High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donley Elementary School: 262. East Lansing High School: 1,231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donley Elementary School and East Lansing High School rank in Michigan?
Donley Elementary School is 708th of 1,581 and East Lansing High School is 113th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).