Cooper Elementary vs Northern Lights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooper Elementary
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Northern Lights Elementary
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Cooper Elementary Superior, Wisconsin | Northern Lights Elementary Superior, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,069 | #724 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #15581 of 50,301 | #27982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Superior | Superior |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 45.9).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Cooper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 15.2%).
- •Northern Lights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Northern Lights Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 363.
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 Northern Lights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cooper Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 45.9 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 Northern Lights Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Superior and Superior in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooper Elementary: 363. Northern Lights Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooper Elementary and Northern Lights Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Cooper Elementary is 356th of 1,069 and Northern Lights Elementary is 724th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).