Glencairn School vs Pattengill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glencairn School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students
Pattengill School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
706 students
| Measure | Glencairn School East Lansing, Michigan | Pattengill School Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,581 | #1517 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5247 of 50,301 | #49490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 298 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 11% |
| city | East Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glencairn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 9.9).
- •Glencairn School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 11%).
- •Glencairn School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 18%).
- •Glencairn School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 88.8%).
- •Glencairn School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.6).
- •Pattengill School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 298.
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 Glencairn School better than Pattengill School?
On the Success Index (US), Glencairn School ranks higher (79.5 vs 9.9 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 Glencairn School and Pattengill School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glencairn School: 298. Pattengill School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glencairn School and Pattengill School rank in Michigan?
Glencairn School is 88th of 1,581 and Pattengill School is 1517th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).