Lakeside School vs Wealthy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Wealthy School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Lakeside School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Wealthy School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,581 | #73 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3092 of 50,301 | #4572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 453 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 74% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 80.8).
- •Lakeside School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Wealthy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 7.5%).
- •Lakeside School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.3).
- •Wealthy School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 453.
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 Lakeside School better than Wealthy School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside School ranks higher (83.6 vs 80.8 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 Lakeside School and Wealthy School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside School: 453. Wealthy School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside School and Wealthy School rank in Michigan?
Lakeside School is 35th of 1,581 and Wealthy School is 73rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).