Lakeland Elementary School vs Old Mission Peninsula School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland Elementary School
Elk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
Old Mission Peninsula School
Traverse City · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
146 students
| Measure | Lakeland Elementary School Elk Rapids, Michigan | Old Mission Peninsula School Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #352 of 1,581 | #443 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13906 of 50,301 | #17449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 289 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Elk Rapids | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 61.1).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Lakeland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Old Mission Peninsula School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 29.8%).
- •Old Mission Peninsula School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 17.0).
- •Lakeland Elementary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 146.
- •Lakeland Elementary School is a public school while Old Mission Peninsula School 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 Lakeland Elementary School better than Old Mission Peninsula School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 61.1 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 Old Mission Peninsula School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Elk Rapids and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Elementary School: 289. Old Mission Peninsula School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Elementary School and Old Mission Peninsula School rank in Michigan?
Lakeland Elementary School is 352nd of 1,581 and Old Mission Peninsula School is 443rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).