Columbus Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 161 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
Oakdale Elementary
Tomah · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
90 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Oakdale Elementary Tomah, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,069 | #612 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #43573 of 50,301 | #23853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 88 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 88 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Appleton | Tomah |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 22.0).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Columbus Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.0).
- •Oakdale Elementary is the larger school with 90 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 Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Elementary ranks higher (51.9 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 Oakdale Elementary?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Tomah in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary: 88. Oakdale Elementary: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary and Oakdale Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Columbus Elementary is 958th of 1,069 and Oakdale Elementary is 612th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).