Houdini Elementary vs Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houdini Elementary
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Houdini Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School Appleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,069 | #882 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #21163 of 50,301 | #36466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 501 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 65.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 29% |
| city | Appleton | Appleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houdini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 33.2).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 29%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 65.6%).
- •Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.9).
- •Houdini Elementary is the larger school with 501 students compared with 314.
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 Houdini Elementary better than Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Houdini Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 33.2 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 Houdini Elementary and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Appleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houdini Elementary: 501. Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houdini Elementary and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School rank in Wisconsin?
Houdini Elementary is 532nd of 1,069 and Ronald C Dunlap Elementary School is 882nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).