Emerson Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
Madison Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Madison Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1000 of 1,069 | #370 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #47529 of 50,301 | #15991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 187 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 52% |
| city | Milwaukee | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 15.2).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 84.5%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 257 students compared with 187.
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 Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (63.2 vs 15.2 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 Madison Elementary?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary: 187. Madison Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Emerson Elementary is 1000th of 1,069 and Madison Elementary is 370th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).