Holmes Elementary vs Riverwest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 721 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
260 students
Riverwest Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Riverwest Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,069 | #1024 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49094 of 50,301 | #49108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 260 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.3 vs 11.3).
- •Riverwest Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Riverwest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Riverwest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 98.5%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
- •Holmes Elementary is the larger school with 260 students compared with 244.
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 Holmes Elementary better than Riverwest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holmes Elementary and Riverwest Elementary?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary: 260. Riverwest Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary and Riverwest Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Holmes Elementary is 1022nd of 1,069 and Riverwest Elementary is 1024th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).