Bruce Elementary vs Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 300 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Central Elementary
Rhinelander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
| Measure | Bruce Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Central Elementary Rhinelander, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1059 of 1,069 | #755 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49987 of 50,301 | #29436 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 38% |
| city | Milwaukee | Rhinelander |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 7.3).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 12%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 94.8%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 19.3).
- •Bruce Elementary is the larger school with 270 students compared with 269.
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 Bruce Elementary better than Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (43.7 vs 7.3 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 Bruce Elementary and Central Elementary?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Rhinelander in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce Elementary: 270. Central Elementary: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce Elementary and Central Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Bruce Elementary is 1059th of 1,069 and Central Elementary is 755th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).