Glencairn School vs Whitehills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.0 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
Whitehills Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Glencairn School East Lansing, Michigan | Whitehills Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 1,581 | #100 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5247 of 50,301 | #5703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 298 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | East Lansing | East Lansing |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.5 vs 78.8).
- •Glencairn School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Glencairn School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 24.5%).
- •Whitehills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.6).
- •Glencairn School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 286.
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 Whitehills Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glencairn School and Whitehills Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and East Lansing in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glencairn School: 298. Whitehills Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glencairn School and Whitehills Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Glencairn School is 88th of 1,581 and Whitehills Elementary School is 100th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).