Cooper Elementary vs Garland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
447 students
Garland Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
| Measure | Cooper Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Garland Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,069 | #977 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #24384 of 50,301 | #45286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 447 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 19.3).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 27%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 88.7%).
- •Garland Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.6).
- •Garland Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 447.
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 Cooper Elementary better than Garland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Elementary ranks higher (51.1 vs 19.3 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 Cooper Elementary and Garland Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Elementary: 447. Garland Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Elementary and Garland Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cooper Elementary is 629th of 1,069 and Garland Elementary is 977th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).