Forest Home Elementary vs Mitchell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Home Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Mitchell Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students
| Measure | Forest Home Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Mitchell Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,069 | #1019 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #45655 of 50,301 | #49034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 559 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 7% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Home Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 11.5).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7%).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 94.3%).
- •Forest Home Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •Mitchell Elementary is the larger school with 597 students compared with 559.
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 Forest Home Elementary better than Mitchell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Home Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 11.5 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 Forest Home Elementary and Mitchell Elementary?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Home Elementary: 559. Mitchell Elementary: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Home Elementary and Mitchell Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Forest Home Elementary is 982nd of 1,069 and Mitchell Elementary is 1019th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).