Gaenslen Elementary vs Riverwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 915 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
Riverwest Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Gaenslen Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Riverwest Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,069 | #1024 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #46377 of 50,301 | #49108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 641 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 7.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaenslen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 11.3).
- •Riverwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 4%).
- •Riverwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 88.5%).
- •Gaenslen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Gaenslen Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 244.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaenslen Elementary better than Riverwest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaenslen Elementary ranks higher (17.4 vs 11.3 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 Gaenslen Elementary and Riverwest Elementary?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaenslen Elementary: 641. Riverwest Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaenslen Elementary and Riverwest Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Gaenslen Elementary is 991st of 1,069 and Riverwest Elementary is 1024th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).