Elkhorn Area High vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkhorn Area High
Elkhorn · Public high · Grades 9–12
953 students
West Side Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Elkhorn Area High Elkhorn, Wisconsin | West Side Elementary Elkhorn, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 446 | #644 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8307 of 16,910 | #24957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 953 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 953 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Elkhorn | Elkhorn |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.3 vs 50.4).
- •West Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Elkhorn Area High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Elkhorn Area High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 36.7%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.1).
- •Elkhorn Area High is the larger school with 953 students compared with 406.
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 Elkhorn Area High better than West Side Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Elkhorn Area High and West Side Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Elkhorn in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkhorn Area High: 953. West Side Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkhorn Area High and West Side Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Elkhorn Area High is 149th of 446 and West Side Elementary is 644th of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).