Indian Lake Elementary School vs Lake Center Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Lake Elementary School
Vicksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Lake Center Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Indian Lake Elementary School Vicksburg, Michigan | Lake Center Elementary School Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,581 | #156 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #6995 of 50,301 | #7449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| city | Vicksburg | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.5 vs 75.8).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Lake Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 33.2%).
- •Indian Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.6).
- •Lake Center Elementary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 265.
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 Indian Lake Elementary School better than Lake Center Elementary 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 Indian Lake Elementary School and Lake Center Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Vicksburg and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Lake Elementary School: 265. Lake Center Elementary School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Lake Elementary School and Lake Center Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Indian Lake Elementary School is 144th of 1,581 and Lake Center Elementary School is 156th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).