Discovery Charter School vs Fall River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
71 students
Fall River Elementary
Fall River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter School Columbus, Wisconsin | Fall River Elementary Fall River, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,069 | #391 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17579 of 50,301 | #16511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 71 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 71 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| city | Columbus | Fall River |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fall River Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 60.9).
- •Fall River Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Discovery Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 29.4%).
- •Fall River Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Fall River Elementary is the larger school with 231 students compared with 71.
- •Discovery Charter School is a charter school while Fall River Elementary is a public 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 Discovery Charter School better than Fall River Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fall River Elementary ranks higher (62.4 vs 60.9 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 Discovery Charter School and Fall River Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Fall River in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter School: 71. Fall River Elementary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter School and Fall River Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Discovery Charter School is 423rd of 1,069 and Fall River Elementary is 391st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).