Decorah Elementary vs Gaston Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 123 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decorah Elementary
West Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students
Gaston Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Decorah Elementary West Bend, Wisconsin | Gaston Elementary Beloit, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 1,069 | #975 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16029 of 50,301 | #44962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 349 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | West Bend | Beloit |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decorah Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 19.8).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Decorah Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Decorah Elementary is the larger school with 349 students compared with 348.
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 Decorah Elementary better than Gaston Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Decorah Elementary ranks higher (63.1 vs 19.8 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 Decorah Elementary and Gaston Elementary?
About 123 km in a straight line, between West Bend and Beloit in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decorah Elementary: 349. Gaston Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decorah Elementary and Gaston Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Decorah Elementary is 371st of 1,069 and Gaston Elementary is 975th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).