Fife Lake Elementary School vs Woodland School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fife Lake Elementary School
Fife Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
144 students
Woodland School
Traverse City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
209 students
| Measure | Fife Lake Elementary School Fife Lake, Michigan | Woodland School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 1,581 | #546 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #34174 of 50,301 | #20372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 144 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| city | Fife Lake | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 36.7).
- •Woodland School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Woodland School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Woodland School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 61.1%).
- •Fife Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.1).
- •Woodland School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 144.
- •Fife Lake Elementary School is a public school while Woodland School 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 Fife Lake Elementary School better than Woodland School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland School ranks higher (56.9 vs 36.7 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 Fife Lake Elementary School and Woodland School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Fife Lake and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fife Lake Elementary School: 144. Woodland School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fife Lake Elementary School and Woodland School rank in Michigan?
Fife Lake Elementary School is 1008th of 1,581 and Woodland School is 546th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).