Hillcrest Elementary School vs Luce Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
400 students
Luce Road Elementary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
141 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Alma, Michigan | Luce Road Elementary School Alma, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1098 of 1,581 | #624 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36978 of 50,301 | #22711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 400 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Alma | Alma |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luce Road Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 32.4).
- •Luce Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 77.3%).
- •Luce Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 141.
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 Hillcrest Elementary School better than Luce Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Luce Road Elementary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 32.4 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 Hillcrest Elementary School and Luce Road Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Alma and Alma in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 400. Luce Road Elementary School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Luce Road Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1098th of 1,581 and Luce Road Elementary School is 624th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).