Kensington Woods Schools vs Whitmore Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensington Woods Schools
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 6–12
114 students
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Whitmore Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–6
401 students
| Measure | Kensington Woods Schools Lakeland, Michigan | Whitmore Lake Elementary School Whitmore Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 591 | #631 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #8405 of 16,910 | #22879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 114 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 42% |
| city | Lakeland | Whitmore Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitmore Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 49.9).
- •Whitmore Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Kensington Woods Schools does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Kensington Woods Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 38.9%).
- •Kensington Woods Schools does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Whitmore Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 114.
- •Kensington Woods Schools is a charter school while Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a public 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 Kensington Woods Schools better than Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitmore Lake Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 49.9 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 Kensington Woods Schools and Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Whitmore Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensington Woods Schools: 114. Whitmore Lake Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensington Woods Schools and Whitmore Lake Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Kensington Woods Schools is 262nd of 591 and Whitmore Lake Elementary School is 631st of 1,581 among high schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).