Long Lake Elementary School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Lake Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Smith Elementary School
Plymouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Long Lake Elementary School Traverse City, Michigan | Smith Elementary School Plymouth, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #627 of 1,581 | #91 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #22788 of 50,301 | #5388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Traverse City | Plymouth |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 53.4).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 32.4%).
- •Long Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.3).
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 Lake Elementary School better than Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Elementary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 53.4 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 Lake Elementary School and Smith Elementary School?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Traverse City and Plymouth in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Lake Elementary School: 364. Smith Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Lake Elementary School and Smith Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Long Lake Elementary School is 627th of 1,581 and Smith Elementary School is 91st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).