Emerson Elementary vs Lapham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
Lapham Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
182 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Lapham Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,069 | #197 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #22353 of 50,301 | #9936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 297 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lapham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 54.0).
- •Lapham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 54.2%).
- •Lapham Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.2).
- •Emerson Elementary is the larger school with 297 students compared with 182.
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 Emerson Elementary better than Lapham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lapham Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 54.0 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 Emerson Elementary and Lapham Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 297. Lapham Elementary: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Lapham Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Emerson Elementary is 574th of 1,069 and Lapham Elementary is 197th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).