Hawley Environmental School vs Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawley Environmental School
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Jefferson Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Hawley Environmental School Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1006 of 1,069 | #207 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #47911 of 50,301 | #10259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| city | Milwaukee | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 14.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 12%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 84.6%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.6).
- •Hawley Environmental School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 222.
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 Hawley Environmental School better than Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 14.4 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 Hawley Environmental School and Jefferson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawley Environmental School: 299. Jefferson Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawley Environmental School and Jefferson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hawley Environmental School is 1006th of 1,069 and Jefferson Elementary is 207th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).