Independence Elementary School vs Pine Knob Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Pine Knob Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan | Pine Knob Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,581 | #285 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6368 of 50,301 | #11613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 69.6).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 28.1%).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Pine Knob Elementary School is the larger school with 487 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 Independence Elementary School better than Pine Knob Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 69.6 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 Independence Elementary School and Pine Knob Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 446. Pine Knob Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Pine Knob Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Independence Elementary School is 130th of 1,581 and Pine Knob Elementary School is 285th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).