Grand Avenue Elementary vs Van Hise Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue Elementary
Prairie du Sac · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
396 students
Van Hise Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
| Measure | Grand Avenue Elementary Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin | Van Hise Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #437 of 1,069 | #21 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #18178 of 50,301 | #2036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.2% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 82% |
| city | Prairie du Sac | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Hise Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 60.0).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Van Hise Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 23.2%).
- •Grand Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
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 Grand Avenue Elementary better than Van Hise Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Hise Elementary ranks higher (86.0 vs 60.0 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 Grand Avenue Elementary and Van Hise Elementary?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Prairie du Sac and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Avenue Elementary: 396. Van Hise Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Avenue Elementary and Van Hise Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Grand Avenue Elementary is 437th of 1,069 and Van Hise Elementary is 21st of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).