Houdini Elementary vs Sherman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 253 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
Sherman Elementary
Eau Claire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Houdini Elementary Appleton, Wisconsin | Sherman Elementary Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 1,069 | #493 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #21163 of 50,301 | #20025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 501 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Appleton | Eau Claire |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 55.7).
- •Sherman Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 45%).
- •Houdini Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 36.3%).
- •Sherman Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 501.
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 Sherman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elementary ranks higher (57.4 vs 55.7 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 Sherman Elementary?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houdini Elementary: 501. Sherman Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houdini Elementary and Sherman Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Houdini Elementary is 532nd of 1,069 and Sherman Elementary is 493rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).