Gaston Elementary vs Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Gaston Elementary Beloit, Wisconsin | Prairie Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,069 | #345 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #44962 of 50,301 | #15000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Beloit | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 19.8).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 12%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
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 Gaston Elementary better than Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Elementary ranks higher (64.7 vs 19.8 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 Gaston Elementary and Prairie Elementary?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Beloit and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Elementary: 348. Prairie Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Elementary and Prairie Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Gaston Elementary is 975th of 1,069 and Prairie Elementary is 345th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).