Columbus Elementary vs Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
88 students
Edison Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Edison Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,069 | #670 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #43573 of 50,301 | #26019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 88 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 22.0).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 70.5%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Edison Elementary is the larger school with 242 students compared with 88.
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 Columbus Elementary better than Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (48.7 vs 22.0 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 Columbus Elementary and Edison Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 88. Edison Elementary: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and Edison Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus Elementary is 958th of 1,069 and Edison Elementary is 670th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).