Ottawa Elementary School vs Salk Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ottawa Elementary School
Clinton Twp · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
Salk Elementary School
Clinton Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
455 students
| Measure | Ottawa Elementary School Clinton Twp, Michigan | Salk Elementary School Clinton Township, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,581 | #564 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #33802 of 50,301 | #20922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 519 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | Clinton Twp | Clinton Township |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salk Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 37.3).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 36%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 49.9%).
- •Salk Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.3).
- •Ottawa Elementary School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 455.
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 Ottawa Elementary School better than Salk Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salk Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 37.3 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 Ottawa Elementary School and Salk Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Clinton Twp and Clinton Township in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ottawa Elementary School: 519. Salk Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ottawa Elementary School and Salk Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Ottawa Elementary School is 994th of 1,581 and Salk Elementary School is 564th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).