Houghton Elementary School vs Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 697 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton Elementary School
Houghton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Houghton Elementary School Houghton, Michigan | Jesse L Anderson Elementary School Trenton, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 1,581 | #402 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #7595 of 50,301 | #16185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 618 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 61% |
| city | Houghton | Trenton |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 62.9).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 28.4%).
- •Houghton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.3).
- •Houghton Elementary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 617.
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 Houghton Elementary School better than Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton Elementary School ranks higher (75.6 vs 62.9 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 Houghton Elementary School and Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
About 697 km in a straight line, between Houghton and Trenton in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton Elementary School: 618. Jesse L Anderson Elementary School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton Elementary School and Jesse L Anderson Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Houghton Elementary School is 160th of 1,581 and Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is 402nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).