Butternut Elementary vs Plum City Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butternut Elementary
Butternut · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students
Plum City Elementary
Plum City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
85 students
| Measure | Butternut Elementary Butternut, Wisconsin | Plum City Elementary Plum City, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #534 of 1,069 | #620 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #21224 of 50,301 | #24151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 84 | 85 |
| Enrollment | 84 | 85 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 52% |
| city | Butternut | Plum City |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butternut Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 51.5).
- •Butternut Elementary does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Butternut Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Plum City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 51.2%).
- •Butternut Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.4).
- •Plum City Elementary is the larger school with 85 students compared with 84.
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 Butternut Elementary better than Plum City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Butternut Elementary ranks higher (55.6 vs 51.5 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 Butternut Elementary and Plum City Elementary?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Butternut and Plum City in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butternut Elementary: 84. Plum City Elementary: 85. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butternut Elementary and Plum City Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Butternut Elementary is 534th of 1,069 and Plum City Elementary is 620th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).