Elvehjem Elementary vs Glacial Drumlin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elvehjem Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Glacial Drumlin School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
| Measure | Elvehjem Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Glacial Drumlin School Cottage Grove, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 1,069 | #58 of 359 |
| National rank | #20512 of 50,301 | #3103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 415 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Madison | Cottage Grove |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacial Drumlin School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 56.6).
- •Elvehjem Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Glacial Drumlin School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Glacial Drumlin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 36.6%).
- •Glacial Drumlin School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Glacial Drumlin School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 415.
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 Elvehjem Elementary better than Glacial Drumlin School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacial Drumlin School ranks higher (71.1 vs 56.6 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 Elvehjem Elementary and Glacial Drumlin School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Madison and Cottage Grove in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elvehjem Elementary: 415. Glacial Drumlin School: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elvehjem Elementary and Glacial Drumlin School rank in Wisconsin?
Elvehjem Elementary is 507th of 1,069 and Glacial Drumlin School is 58th of 359 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).