Career and College Academy vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Career and College Academy
Elkhorn · Charter high · Grades 6–12
246 students
West Side Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Career and College Academy Elkhorn, Wisconsin | West Side Elementary Elkhorn, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #420 of 446 | #644 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #15250 of 16,910 | #24957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 246 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 43% |
| city | Elkhorn | Elkhorn |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 20.0).
- •West Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 5%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 5%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 38.2%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 27.3).
- •West Side Elementary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 246.
- •Career and College Academy is a charter school while West Side Elementary is a public 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 Career and College Academy better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Side Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 20.0 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 Career and College Academy and West Side Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Elkhorn in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Career and College Academy: 246. West Side Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Career and College Academy and West Side Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Career and College Academy is 420th of 446 and West Side Elementary is 644th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).