Jefferson Elementary School vs Lakeland 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.
Jefferson Elementary School
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
378 students
Lakeland Elementary School
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
375 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Coldwater, Michigan | Lakeland Elementary School Coldwater, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1105 of 1,581 | #1071 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #37216 of 50,301 | #36262 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 378 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Coldwater | Coldwater |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 32.0).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 68.8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 375.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Lakeland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary School ranks higher (33.5 vs 32.0 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Coldwater and Coldwater in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 378. Lakeland Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Jefferson Elementary School is 1105th of 1,581 and Lakeland Elementary School is 1071st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).