Burdick Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 809 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burdick Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
527 students
Whittier Elementary
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
| Measure | Burdick Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Whittier Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #906 of 1,069 | #425 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #38592 of 50,301 | #17627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 62% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 29.9).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 28%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 58.1%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.0).
- •Burdick Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 146.
- •Burdick Elementary is a public school while Whittier Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Burdick Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 29.9 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 Burdick Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 809 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burdick Elementary: 527. Whittier Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burdick Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Burdick Elementary is 906th of 1,069 and Whittier Elementary is 425th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).