Harwood Elementary School vs Lean Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Elementary School
Sterling Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
Lean Elementary School
Warren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students
| Measure | Harwood Elementary School Sterling Heights, Michigan | Lean Elementary School Warren, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 1,581 | #1160 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #20886 of 50,301 | #38942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 498 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Sterling Heights | Warren |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 29.4).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Lean Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Harwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.2).
- •Lean Elementary School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 498.
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 Harwood Elementary School better than Lean Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harwood Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 29.4 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 Harwood Elementary School and Lean Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sterling Heights and Warren in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harwood Elementary School: 498. Lean Elementary School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harwood Elementary School and Lean Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Harwood Elementary School is 562nd of 1,581 and Lean Elementary School is 1160th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).