Laker Elementary vs OwendaleGagetown Elementary 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.
Laker Elementary
Pigeon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
OwendaleGagetown Elementary School
Owendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
67 students
| Measure | Laker Elementary Pigeon, Michigan | OwendaleGagetown Elementary School Owendale, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 1,581 | #1403 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #22232 of 50,301 | #47025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 67 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 67 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 5% |
| city | Pigeon | Owendale |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 16.2).
- •Laker Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 5%).
- •Laker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Laker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 88.1%).
- •OwendaleGagetown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Laker Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 67.
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 Laker Elementary better than OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laker Elementary ranks higher (54.2 vs 16.2 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 Laker Elementary and OwendaleGagetown Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Pigeon and Owendale in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laker Elementary: 418. OwendaleGagetown Elementary School: 67. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laker Elementary and OwendaleGagetown Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Laker Elementary is 607th of 1,581 and OwendaleGagetown Elementary School is 1403rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).