Franklin Elementary vs Independence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
181 students
Independence Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | Independence Elementary Independence, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,069 | #766 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #37034 of 50,301 | #30298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Wausau | Independence |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 32.3).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 76.9%).
- •Independence Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.6).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 182 students compared with 181.
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 Franklin Elementary better than Independence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Elementary ranks higher (42.5 vs 32.3 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 Franklin Elementary and Independence Elementary?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Independence in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 181. Independence Elementary: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Independence Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 889th of 1,069 and Independence Elementary is 766th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).