John F Kennedy Elem School vs Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elem School
Manistee · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
270 students
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Manistee · Charter other · Grades PK–12
3,934 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elem School Manistee, Michigan | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Manistee, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #807 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #28044 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 270 | 3,934 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 3,934 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 13% |
| city | Manistee | Manistee |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 13%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 77.9%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.1).
- •Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is the larger school with 3,934 students compared with 270.
- •John F Kennedy Elem School is a public school while Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John F Kennedy Elem School better than Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy?
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 John F Kennedy Elem School and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Manistee and Manistee in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elem School: 270. Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy: 3,934. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elem School and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy rank in Michigan?
John F Kennedy Elem School is 807th of 1,581 and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).