HarveySwanson Elementary School vs Independence Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HarveySwanson Elementary School
Ortonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Independence Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | HarveySwanson Elementary School Ortonville, Michigan | Independence Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #769 of 1,581 | #130 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #27026 of 50,301 | #6368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 11.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 65% |
| city | Ortonville | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 47.2).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 43.8%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •HarveySwanson Elementary School is the larger school with 548 students compared with 446.
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 HarveySwanson Elementary School better than Independence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 47.2 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 HarveySwanson Elementary School and Independence Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Ortonville and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HarveySwanson Elementary School: 548. Independence Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HarveySwanson Elementary School and Independence Elementary School rank in Michigan?
HarveySwanson Elementary School is 769th of 1,581 and Independence Elementary School is 130th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).