Great Oaks Elementary School vs Lighthouse 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 Oaks Elementary School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Lighthouse Elementary School
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Great Oaks Elementary School Chesterfield, Michigan | Lighthouse Elementary School New Baltimore, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,581 | #407 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7514 of 50,301 | #16458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 468 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| city | Chesterfield | New Baltimore |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 62.5).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 26.5%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.7).
- •Great Oaks Elementary School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 441.
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 Lighthouse Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (75.7 vs 62.5 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 Lighthouse Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Chesterfield and New Baltimore in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Oaks Elementary School: 468. Lighthouse Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Oaks Elementary School and Lighthouse Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Great Oaks Elementary School is 158th of 1,581 and Lighthouse Elementary School is 407th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).