Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center vs Mead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center
Clear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
266 students
Mead Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center Clear Lake, Wisconsin | Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #783 of 1,069 | #945 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #31203 of 50,301 | #42244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Clear Lake | Wisconsin Rapids |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 24.1).
- •Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 78.2%).
- •Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.1).
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 Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center better than Mead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center ranks higher (41.1 vs 24.1 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 Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center and Mead Elementary?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Clear Lake and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center: 266. Mead Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center and Mead Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Gaylord A Nelson Educational Center is 783rd of 1,069 and Mead Elementary is 945th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).