Long Elementary School vs Thorne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
Thorne Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
593 students
| Measure | Long Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan | Thorne Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 1,581 | #1481 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #30706 of 50,301 | #48945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 238 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 13% |
| city | Dearborn | Dearborn Heights |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 11.8).
- •Long Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Long Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 13%).
- •Long Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 92.6%).
- •Long Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Thorne Elementary School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 238.
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 Long Elementary School better than Thorne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Elementary School ranks higher (41.9 vs 11.8 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 Long Elementary School and Thorne Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dearborn and Dearborn Heights in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Elementary School: 238. Thorne Elementary School: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Elementary School and Thorne Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Long Elementary School is 890th of 1,581 and Thorne Elementary School is 1481st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).