Gifford School vs Wadewitz Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 6.2 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
Wadewitz Elementary
Racine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
| Measure | Gifford School Racine, Wisconsin | Wadewitz Elementary Racine, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,069 | #939 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #28610 of 50,301 | #41495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,331 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 1,331 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | Racine | Racine |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gifford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 25.4).
- •Gifford School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Gifford School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 16%).
- •Gifford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 77.6%).
- •Wadewitz Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.3).
- •Gifford School is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 517.
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 Wadewitz Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gifford School ranks higher (45.0 vs 25.4 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 Gifford School and Wadewitz Elementary?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Racine and Racine in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gifford School: 1,331. Wadewitz Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gifford School and Wadewitz Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Gifford School is 735th of 1,069 and Wadewitz Elementary is 939th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).