Gifford School vs Mitchell School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gifford School
Racine · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,331 students
Mitchell School
Racine · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,040 students
| Measure | Gifford School Racine, Wisconsin | Mitchell School Racine, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,069 | #959 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #28610 of 50,301 | #43592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,331 | 1,040 |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | 1,040 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 9% |
| city | Racine | Racine |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gifford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 22.0).
- •Gifford School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 9%).
- •Gifford School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Gifford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 77.6%).
- •Mitchell School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.3).
- •Gifford School is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 1,040.
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 Gifford School better than Mitchell School?
On the Success Index (US), Gifford School ranks higher (45.0 vs 22.0 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 Gifford School and Mitchell School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Racine and Racine in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gifford School: 1,331. Mitchell School: 1,040. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gifford School and Mitchell School rank in Wisconsin?
Gifford School is 735th of 1,069 and Mitchell School is 959th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).