Atwater Elementary vs Gaenslen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atwater Elementary
Shorewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
Gaenslen Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students
| Measure | Atwater Elementary Shorewood, Wisconsin | Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 1,069 | #991 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10298 of 50,301 | #46377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 474 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 4% |
| city | Shorewood | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atwater Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 17.4).
- •Atwater Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 4%).
- •Atwater Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 5%).
- •Atwater Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 88.3%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Gaenslen Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 474.
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 Atwater Elementary better than Gaenslen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Atwater Elementary ranks higher (71.4 vs 17.4 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 Atwater Elementary and Gaenslen Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Shorewood and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwater Elementary: 474. Gaenslen Elementary: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwater Elementary and Gaenslen Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Atwater Elementary is 208th of 1,069 and Gaenslen Elementary is 991st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).