Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle vs Zielanis Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle
Elkhart Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
359 students
Zielanis Elementary
Kiel · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students
| Measure | Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin | Zielanis Elementary Kiel, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 1,069 | #266 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11528 of 50,301 | #12475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 359 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.2% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Elkhart Lake | Kiel |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 68.4).
- •Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 23.5%).
- •Zielanis Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •Zielanis Elementary is the larger school with 412 students compared with 359.
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 Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle better than Zielanis Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle ranks higher (69.7 vs 68.4 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 Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle and Zielanis Elementary?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Elkhart Lake and Kiel in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle: 359. Zielanis Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle and Zielanis Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Elkhart Lake Elementary/Middle is 242nd of 1,069 and Zielanis Elementary is 266th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).