Fifty-Third Street Elementary vs Townsend Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifty-Third Street Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
Townsend Street Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
257 students
| Measure | Fifty-Third Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Townsend Street Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1037 of 1,069 | #1055 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49452 of 50,301 | #49891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 2% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.0 vs 8.0).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (4% vs 2%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.1).
- •Fifty-Third Street Elementary is the larger school with 308 students compared with 257.
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 Fifty-Third Street Elementary better than Townsend Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Third Street Elementary ranks higher (10.0 vs 8.0 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 Fifty-Third Street Elementary and Townsend Street Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary: 308. Townsend Street Elementary: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Third Street Elementary and Townsend Street Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Fifty-Third Street Elementary is 1037th of 1,069 and Townsend Street Elementary is 1055th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).