Cooper Elementary vs Ideal
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 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
Ideal
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
210 students
| Measure | Cooper Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Ideal Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,069 | #1001 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #24384 of 50,301 | #47535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 447 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 23% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 15.2).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 23%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 20%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 88.6%).
- •Ideal does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Cooper Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 210.
- •Cooper 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 Cooper Elementary better than Ideal?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Elementary ranks higher (51.1 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 Cooper Elementary and Ideal?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Elementary: 447. Ideal: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Elementary and Ideal rank in Wisconsin?
Cooper Elementary is 629th of 1,069 and Ideal is 1001st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).