Arboretum Elementary vs Lindbergh Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arboretum Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Lindbergh Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
| Measure | Arboretum Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin | Lindbergh Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,069 | #884 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #770 of 50,301 | #36601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 435 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 27% |
| city | Waunakee | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arboretum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 33.0).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 77.2%).
- •Lindbergh Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •Arboretum Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 180.
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 Arboretum Elementary better than Lindbergh Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arboretum Elementary ranks higher (90.0 vs 33.0 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 Arboretum Elementary and Lindbergh Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arboretum Elementary: 435. Lindbergh Elementary: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arboretum Elementary and Lindbergh Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Arboretum Elementary is 6th of 1,069 and Lindbergh Elementary is 884th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).