Lakeland Elementary School vs Wattles Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland Elementary School
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
375 students
Wattles Park Elementary School
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–4
375 students
| Measure | Lakeland Elementary School Coldwater, Michigan | Wattles Park Elementary School Battle Creek, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1071 of 1,581 | #764 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36262 of 50,301 | #26934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 375 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| city | Coldwater | Battle Creek |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wattles Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 33.5).
- •Wattles Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Wattles Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Wattles Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.2% vs 68.8%).
- •Wattles Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.7).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeland Elementary School better than Wattles Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wattles Park Elementary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 33.5 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 Lakeland Elementary School and Wattles Park Elementary School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Coldwater and Battle Creek in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Elementary School: 375. Wattles Park Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Elementary School and Wattles Park Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Lakeland Elementary School is 1071st of 1,581 and Wattles Park Elementary School is 764th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).