Gaenslen Elementary vs Riverside High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 668 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaenslen Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
641 students
Riverside High
Milwaukee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students
| Measure | Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Riverside High Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,069 | #437 of 446 |
| National rank | #46377 of 50,301 | #16498 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 641 | 1,240 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 1,240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 3% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaenslen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 11.4).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on math proficiency (4% vs 3%).
- •Riverside High does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •Riverside High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 88.3%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.7).
- •Riverside High is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 641.
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 Gaenslen Elementary better than Riverside High?
On the Success Index (US), Gaenslen Elementary ranks higher (17.4 vs 11.4 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 Gaenslen Elementary and Riverside High?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaenslen Elementary: 641. Riverside High: 1,240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaenslen Elementary and Riverside High rank in Wisconsin?
Gaenslen Elementary is 991st of 1,069 and Riverside High is 437th of 446 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).