Crestwood Elementary vs Iola-Scandinavia 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.
Crestwood Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Iola-Scandinavia Elementary
Iola · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
| Measure | Crestwood Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Iola-Scandinavia Elementary Iola, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 1,069 | #640 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #13279 of 50,301 | #24900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Madison | Iola |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 50.4).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 36.9%).
- •Crestwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
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 Crestwood Elementary better than Iola-Scandinavia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crestwood Elementary ranks higher (67.2 vs 50.4 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 Crestwood Elementary and Iola-Scandinavia Elementary?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Madison and Iola in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestwood Elementary: 293. Iola-Scandinavia Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestwood Elementary and Iola-Scandinavia Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Crestwood Elementary is 288th of 1,069 and Iola-Scandinavia Elementary is 640th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).