Banting Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banting Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Banting Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Hillcrest Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 1,069 | #392 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #24376 of 50,301 | #16523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 486 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 51.1).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 49.8%).
- •Banting Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Banting Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 239.
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 Banting Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 51.1 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 Banting Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banting Elementary: 486. Hillcrest Elementary: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banting Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Banting Elementary is 628th of 1,069 and Hillcrest Elementary is 392nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).