Grove Elementary vs Mead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
Mead Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Grove Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #804 of 1,069 | #945 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #32115 of 50,301 | #42244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.7 vs 24.1).
- •Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 78.2%).
- •Mead Elementary is the larger school with 266 students compared with 178.
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 Grove Elementary better than Mead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Elementary ranks higher (39.7 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 Grove Elementary and Mead Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Wisconsin Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Elementary: 178. Mead Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Elementary and Mead Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Grove Elementary is 804th of 1,069 and Mead Elementary is 945th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).