Lighthouse Elementary School vs Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lighthouse Elementary School
New Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
| Measure | Lighthouse Elementary School New Baltimore, Michigan | Lottie M Schmidt Elem School Chesterfield, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 1,581 | #330 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #16458 of 50,301 | #13021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 441 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | New Baltimore | Chesterfield |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lottie M Schmidt Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 62.5).
- •Lottie M Schmidt Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Lottie M Schmidt Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 28.4%).
- •Lottie M Schmidt Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.6).
- •Lighthouse Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 338.
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 Lighthouse Elementary School better than Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lottie M Schmidt Elem School ranks higher (67.6 vs 62.5 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 Lighthouse Elementary School and Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between New Baltimore and Chesterfield in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lighthouse Elementary School: 441. Lottie M Schmidt Elem School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lighthouse Elementary School and Lottie M Schmidt Elem School rank in Michigan?
Lighthouse Elementary School is 407th of 1,581 and Lottie M Schmidt Elem School is 330th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).