Badger Elementary vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Badger Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Jefferson Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
| Measure | Badger Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Jefferson Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #842 of 1,069 | #824 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34232 of 50,301 | #33366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 258 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 36.6).
- •Badger Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 69.4%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.9).
- •Badger Elementary is the larger school with 258 students compared with 212.
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 Badger Elementary better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (37.9 vs 36.6 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 Badger Elementary and Jefferson Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Badger Elementary: 258. Jefferson Elementary: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Badger Elementary and Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Badger Elementary is 842nd of 1,069 and Jefferson Elementary is 824th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).