Elmwood Elementary School vs LifeTech Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
379 students
LifeTech Academy
Eaton Rapids · Charter other · Grades K–12
378 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary School Lansing, Michigan | LifeTech Academy Eaton Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #897 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #30927 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 379 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 42.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Lansing | Eaton Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •LifeTech Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 64.9%).
- •Elmwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 42.0).
- •Elmwood Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 378.
- •Elmwood Elementary School is a public school while LifeTech 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 Elmwood Elementary School better than LifeTech Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elmwood Elementary School and LifeTech Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Eaton Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary School: 379. LifeTech Academy: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary School and LifeTech Academy rank in Michigan?
Elmwood Elementary School is 897th of 1,581 and LifeTech Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).