Dr H B Tanner Elementary vs New Directions Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 306 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr H B Tanner Elementary
Kaukauna · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
466 students
New Directions Learning Community
Kaukauna · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
| Measure | Dr H B Tanner Elementary Kaukauna, Wisconsin | New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,069 | #109 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10308 of 50,301 | #7007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 466 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | Kaukauna | Kaukauna |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Directions Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 71.4).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 25.1%).
- •Dr H B Tanner Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Dr H B Tanner Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 270.
- •Dr H B Tanner Elementary is a public school while New Directions Learning Community is a charter 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 Dr H B Tanner Elementary better than New Directions Learning Community?
On the Success Index (US), New Directions Learning Community ranks higher (76.5 vs 71.4 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 Dr H B Tanner Elementary and New Directions Learning Community?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Kaukauna and Kaukauna in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary: 466. New Directions Learning Community: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr H B Tanner Elementary and New Directions Learning Community rank in Wisconsin?
Dr H B Tanner Elementary is 209th of 1,069 and New Directions Learning Community is 109th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).