Great Lakes Academy vs Whitman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Whitman Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Academy Pontiac, Michigan | Whitman Elementary School Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 1,581 | #1271 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47691 of 50,301 | #42862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 162 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 13% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 14.9).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 87.7%).
- •Whitman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Whitman Elementary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 162.
- •Great Lakes Academy is a charter school while Whitman Elementary School is a public 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 Great Lakes Academy better than Whitman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitman Elementary School ranks higher (23.2 vs 14.9 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 Great Lakes Academy and Whitman Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Academy: 162. Whitman Elementary School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Academy and Whitman Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Academy is 1430th of 1,581 and Whitman Elementary School is 1271st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).