Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus vs Kalkaska Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 301 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
517 students
Kalkaska Elementary School
Kalkaska · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
| Measure | Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Oak Park, Michigan | Kalkaska Elementary School Kalkaska, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,581 | #698 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #24599 of 50,301 | #25167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 517 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Oak Park | Kalkaska |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.8 vs 50.0).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 62.3%).
- •Kalkaska Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus better than Kalkaska Elementary School?
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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Kalkaska Elementary School?
About 301 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Kalkaska in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus: 517. Kalkaska Elementary School: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Kalkaska Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 684th of 1,581 and Kalkaska Elementary School is 698th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).