Arboretum Elementary vs Waunakee Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.8 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
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
531 students
| Measure | Arboretum Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin | Waunakee Prairie Elementary Waunakee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,069 | #37 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #770 of 50,301 | #3156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 435 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 75% |
| city | Waunakee | Waunakee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arboretum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.0 vs 83.5).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Arboretum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 5.3%).
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.6).
- •Waunakee Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 531 students compared with 435.
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 Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arboretum Elementary ranks higher (90.0 vs 83.5 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 Waunakee Prairie Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Waunakee and Waunakee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arboretum Elementary: 435. Waunakee Prairie Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arboretum Elementary and Waunakee Prairie Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Arboretum Elementary is 6th of 1,069 and Waunakee Prairie Elementary is 37th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).