Meridian Elementary School vs Onsted Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 191 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
Onsted Elementary
Onsted · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary School Sanford, Michigan | Onsted Elementary Onsted, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,581 | #821 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33164 of 50,301 | #28408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Sanford | Onsted |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Onsted Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 38.2).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Onsted Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 49.4%).
- •Onsted Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.3).
- •Meridian Elementary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 536.
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 Meridian Elementary School better than Onsted Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Onsted Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 38.2 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 Meridian Elementary School and Onsted Elementary?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Onsted in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary School: 537. Onsted Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary School and Onsted Elementary rank in Michigan?
Meridian Elementary School is 969th of 1,581 and Onsted Elementary is 821st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).