Garfield Elementary School vs Laker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 179 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Wyandotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Laker Elementary
Pigeon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Wyandotte, Michigan | Laker Elementary Pigeon, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1187 of 1,581 | #607 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #39911 of 50,301 | #22232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Wyandotte | Pigeon |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 27.8).
- •Laker Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Laker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Laker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 67.5%).
- •Laker Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.2).
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Laker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laker Elementary ranks higher (54.2 vs 27.8 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 Garfield Elementary School and Laker Elementary?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Wyandotte and Pigeon in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 418. Laker Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Laker Elementary rank in Michigan?
Garfield Elementary School is 1187th of 1,581 and Laker Elementary is 607th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).