Dwight Rich School of the Arts vs Forrest G Averill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades K–8
562 students
Forrest G Averill School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
232 students
| Measure | Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing, Michigan | Forrest G Averill School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1486 of 1,581 | #1132 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49090 of 50,301 | #38074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 562 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 34.5% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forrest G Averill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 11.3).
- •Forrest G Averill School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 13%).
- •Forrest G Averill School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 25%).
- •Forrest G Averill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 92.5%).
- •Forrest G Averill School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.1).
- •Dwight Rich School of the Arts is the larger school with 562 students compared with 232.
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 Dwight Rich School of the Arts better than Forrest G Averill School?
On the Success Index (US), Forrest G Averill School ranks higher (30.7 vs 11.3 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 Dwight Rich School of the Arts and Forrest G Averill School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts: 562. Forrest G Averill School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dwight Rich School of the Arts and Forrest G Averill School rank in Michigan?
Dwight Rich School of the Arts is 1486th of 1,581 and Forrest G Averill School is 1132nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).