Forest View School vs Lyons School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
Lyons School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
242 students
| Measure | Forest View School Lansing, Michigan | Lyons School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,581 | #1339 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #42562 of 50,301 | #45404 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 262 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest View School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.6 vs 19.1).
- •Lyons School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Forest View School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 22%).
- •Forest View School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.2% vs 89.7%).
- •Forest View School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Forest View School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 242.
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 Forest View School better than Lyons School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest View School ranks higher (23.6 vs 19.1 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 Forest View School and Lyons School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View School: 262. Lyons School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View School and Lyons School rank in Michigan?
Forest View School is 1261st of 1,581 and Lyons School is 1339th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).