East Shore Leadership Academy vs Great Lakes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Shore Leadership Academy
Port Huron · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
163 students
Great Lakes Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
| Measure | East Shore Leadership Academy Port Huron, Michigan | Great Lakes Academy Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1478 of 1,581 | #1430 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #48896 of 50,301 | #47691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 163 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Port Huron | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 11.9).
- •East Shore Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •East Shore Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Great Lakes Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 92.6%).
- •Great Lakes Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 23.3).
- •East Shore Leadership Academy is the larger school with 163 students compared with 162.
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 East Shore Leadership Academy better than Great Lakes Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 11.9 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 East Shore Leadership Academy and Great Lakes Academy?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Port Huron and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Shore Leadership Academy: 163. Great Lakes Academy: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Shore Leadership Academy and Great Lakes Academy rank in Michigan?
East Shore Leadership Academy is 1478th of 1,581 and Great Lakes Academy is 1430th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).