William E. Lancaster School vs Windham Academy Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
William E. Lancaster School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
294 students
Windham Academy Public Charter School
Windham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
410 students
| Measure | William E. Lancaster School Salem, New Hampshire | Windham Academy Public Charter School Windham, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 254 | #39 of 254 |
| National rank | #7372 of 50,301 | #2869 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 294 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 3.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Salem | Windham |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windham Academy Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 76.0).
- •Windham Academy Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Windham Academy Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Windham Academy Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 20.4%).
- •William E. Lancaster School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Windham Academy Public Charter School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 294.
- •William E. Lancaster School is a public school while Windham Academy Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 William E. Lancaster School better than Windham Academy Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Windham Academy Public Charter School ranks higher (84.1 vs 76.0 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 William E. Lancaster School and Windham Academy Public Charter School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Salem and Windham in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
William E. Lancaster School: 294. Windham Academy Public Charter School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do William E. Lancaster School and Windham Academy Public Charter School rank in New Hampshire?
William E. Lancaster School is 100th of 254 and Windham Academy Public Charter School is 39th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).