Great Oaks Elementary School vs Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Oaks Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
| Measure | Great Oaks Elementary School Chesterfield, Michigan | Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School Chesterfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,581 | #846 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7514 of 50,301 | #29328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 468 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 34% |
| city | Chesterfield | Chesterfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 43.9).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 34%).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 50%).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 41.2%).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.3).
- •Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 468.
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 Oaks Elementary School better than Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 43.9 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 Oaks Elementary School and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and Chesterfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oaks Elementary School: 468. Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oaks Elementary School and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Great Oaks Elementary School is 158th of 1,581 and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School is 846th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).