Orion Oaks Elementary School vs Paint Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Paint Creek Elementary School
Lake Orion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Orion Oaks Elementary School Lake Orion, Michigan | Paint Creek Elementary School Lake Orion, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,581 | #146 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #13448 of 50,301 | #7148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| city | Lake Orion | Lake Orion |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 67.0).
- •Paint Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Paint Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 65%).
- •Paint Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 30%).
- •Orion Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
- •Orion Oaks Elementary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 504.
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 Orion Oaks Elementary School better than Paint Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Creek Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 67.0 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 Orion Oaks Elementary School and Paint Creek Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Orion and Lake Orion in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orion Oaks Elementary School: 514. Paint Creek Elementary School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orion Oaks Elementary School and Paint Creek Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Orion Oaks Elementary School is 340th of 1,581 and Paint Creek Elementary School is 146th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).