John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy vs Ludington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 314 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
879 students
Ludington Elementary School
Ludington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students
| Measure | John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy Detroit, Michigan | Ludington Elementary School Ludington, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1557 of 1,581 | #754 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #50002 of 50,301 | #26560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 879 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 44% |
| city | Detroit | Ludington |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ludington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 7.2).
- •Ludington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 5%).
- •Ludington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Ludington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 94.8%).
- •Ludington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Ludington Elementary School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 879.
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 R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy better than Ludington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ludington Elementary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 7.2 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 John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy and Ludington Elementary School?
About 314 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Ludington in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy: 879. Ludington Elementary School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy and Ludington Elementary School rank in Michigan?
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy is 1557th of 1,581 and Ludington Elementary School is 754th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).