G D Jones Elementary vs John Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G D Jones Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
John Marshall Elementary
Wausau · Public elementary · Grades K–5
231 students
| Measure | G D Jones Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin | John Marshall Elementary Wausau, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 1,069 | #555 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #36430 of 50,301 | #21732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 492 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Wausau | Wausau |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.9 vs 33.2).
- •John Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •John Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •G D Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 58.9%).
- •John Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •G D Jones Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 231.
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 G D Jones Elementary better than John Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Marshall Elementary ranks higher (54.9 vs 33.2 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 G D Jones Elementary and John Marshall Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wausau and Wausau in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G D Jones Elementary: 492. John Marshall Elementary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G D Jones Elementary and John Marshall Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
G D Jones Elementary is 881st of 1,069 and John Marshall Elementary is 555th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).