Burleigh Elementary vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burleigh Elementary
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
927 students
Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
936 students
| Measure | Burleigh Elementary Brookfield, Wisconsin | Salem Elementary Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 1,069 | #604 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7817 of 50,301 | #23501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 927 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 47% |
| city | Brookfield | Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 52.4).
- •Burleigh Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Burleigh Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Burleigh Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 32.4%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •Salem Elementary is the larger school with 936 students compared with 927.
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 Burleigh Elementary better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Burleigh Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 52.4 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 Burleigh Elementary and Salem Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Brookfield and Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burleigh Elementary: 927. Salem Elementary: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burleigh Elementary and Salem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Burleigh Elementary is 132nd of 1,069 and Salem Elementary is 604th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).