Fond du Lac STEM Academy vs Waters Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fond du Lac STEM Academy
Fond du Lac · Charter high · Grades 6–12
162 students
Waters Elementary
Fond du Lac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Fond du Lac STEM Academy Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | Waters Elementary Fond du Lac, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 446 | #642 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10939 of 16,910 | #24955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 162 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Fond du Lac | Fond du Lac |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waters Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 40.1).
- •Waters Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Waters Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Waters Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 51.9%).
- •Fond du Lac STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Waters Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 162.
- •Fond du Lac STEM Academy is a charter school while Waters Elementary is a public 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 Fond du Lac STEM Academy better than Waters Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waters Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 40.1 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 Fond du Lac STEM Academy and Waters Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fond du Lac STEM Academy: 162. Waters Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fond du Lac STEM Academy and Waters Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Fond du Lac STEM Academy is 276th of 446 and Waters Elementary is 642nd of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).