Independence Elementary School vs Springfield Plains Elem 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.
Independence Elementary School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Springfield Plains Elem School
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Clarkston, Michigan | Springfield Plains Elem School Clarkston, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 1,581 | #122 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6368 of 50,301 | #6222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 446 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| city | Clarkston | Clarkston |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.6 vs 77.9).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Springfield Plains Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 11.5%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.5).
- •Springfield Plains Elem School is the larger school with 495 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 Springfield Plains Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Independence Elementary School and Springfield Plains Elem School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Clarkston and Clarkston in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 446. Springfield Plains Elem School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Springfield Plains Elem School rank in Michigan?
Independence Elementary School is 130th of 1,581 and Springfield Plains Elem School is 122nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).