Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus vs Lessenger Early Childhood Center
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.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
517 students
Lessenger Early Childhood Center
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
54 students
| Measure | Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Oak Park, Michigan | Lessenger Early Childhood Center Oak Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #24599 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 517 | 54 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 54 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 6.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 40.0).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 79.6%).
- •Lessenger Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 16.7).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is the larger school with 517 students compared with 54.
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 Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks higher (50.8 vs 40.0 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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Lessenger Early Childhood Center?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus: 517. Lessenger Early Childhood Center: 54. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Lessenger Early Childhood Center rank in Michigan?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 684th of 1,581 and Lessenger Early Childhood Center is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).