Douglas Elementary vs Schurz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
Schurz Elementary
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
223 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary Watertown, Wisconsin | Schurz Elementary Watertown, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 1,069 | #674 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #23466 of 50,301 | #26117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Watertown | Watertown |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 48.6).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Schurz Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Douglas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 67.3%).
- •Schurz Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.1).
- •Douglas Elementary is the larger school with 311 students compared with 223.
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 Douglas Elementary better than Schurz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 48.6 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 Douglas Elementary and Schurz Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Watertown and Watertown in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary: 311. Schurz Elementary: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary and Schurz Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Douglas Elementary is 603rd of 1,069 and Schurz Elementary is 674th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).