Cedar Hills Elementary vs Ideal
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Hills Elementary
Oak Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Ideal
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
210 students
| Measure | Cedar Hills Elementary Oak Creek, Wisconsin | Ideal Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 1,069 | #1001 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16150 of 50,301 | #47535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 295 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 23% |
| city | Oak Creek | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 15.2).
- •Cedar Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Cedar Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •Cedar Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 88.6%).
- •Cedar Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.5).
- •Cedar Hills Elementary is the larger school with 295 students compared with 210.
- •Cedar Hills Elementary is a public school while Ideal 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 Cedar Hills Elementary better than Ideal?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Hills Elementary ranks higher (62.9 vs 15.2 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 Cedar Hills Elementary and Ideal?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Oak Creek and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Hills Elementary: 295. Ideal: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Hills Elementary and Ideal rank in Wisconsin?
Cedar Hills Elementary is 376th of 1,069 and Ideal is 1001st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).