Franklin Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.9 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #889 of 1,069 | #461 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #37034 of 50,301 | #19019 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 32.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61% vs 69.1%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.3).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 372 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (58.8 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 181. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Franklin Elementary is 889th of 1,069 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 461st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).