Elm Creative Arts Elementary vs Highland Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Creative Arts Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Highland Community School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
387 students
| Measure | Elm Creative Arts Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Highland Community School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 1,069 | #802 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #50038 of 50,301 | #32048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 335 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 6.9).
- •Highland Community School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Highland Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Highland Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 94.3%).
- •Highland Community School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.6).
- •Highland Community School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 335.
- •Elm Creative Arts Elementary is a public school while Highland Community School 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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary better than Highland Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Community School ranks higher (39.8 vs 6.9 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 Elm Creative Arts Elementary and Highland Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Creative Arts Elementary: 335. Highland Community School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Creative Arts Elementary and Highland Community School rank in Wisconsin?
Elm Creative Arts Elementary is 1063rd of 1,069 and Highland Community School is 802nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).