Howe Elementary vs Mead Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Mead Elementary
Wisconsin Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin | Mead Elementary Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #839 of 1,069 | #945 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34187 of 50,301 | #42244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin Rapids |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 24.1).
- •Howe Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Howe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 78.2%).
- •Mead Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.6).
- •Howe Elementary is the larger school with 336 students compared with 266.
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 Howe Elementary better than Mead Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Elementary ranks higher (36.7 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 Howe Elementary and Mead Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Wisconsin Rapids and Wisconsin Rapids in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary: 336. Mead Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary and Mead Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Howe Elementary is 839th of 1,069 and Mead Elementary is 945th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).