Central Oaks Academy vs Mead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Oaks Academy
Wisconsin Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
88 students
Mead Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Central Oaks Academy Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #762 of 1,069 | #945 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #29792 of 50,301 | #42244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 88 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Oaks Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 24.1).
- •Central Oaks Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Central Oaks Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Central Oaks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 78.2%).
- •Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 17.6).
- •Mead Elementary is the larger school with 266 students compared with 88.
- •Central Oaks Academy is a charter school while Mead 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 Central Oaks Academy better than Mead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Oaks Academy ranks higher (43.2 vs 24.1 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 Central Oaks Academy and Mead Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wisconsin Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Oaks Academy: 88. Mead Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Oaks Academy and Mead Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Central Oaks Academy is 762nd of 1,069 and Mead Elementary is 945th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).