Hudson Prairie Elementary vs Willow River Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson Prairie Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Willow River Elementary
Hudson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
| Measure | Hudson Prairie Elementary Hudson, Wisconsin | Willow River Elementary Hudson, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #48 of 1,069 | #52 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #3697 of 50,301 | #4087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Hudson | Hudson |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.4 vs 81.7).
- •Hudson Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Hudson Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Hudson Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 12.9%).
- •Willow River Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.0).
- •Hudson Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 481 students compared with 278.
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 Hudson Prairie Elementary better than Willow River 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 Hudson Prairie Elementary and Willow River Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hudson and Hudson in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson Prairie Elementary: 481. Willow River Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson Prairie Elementary and Willow River Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Hudson Prairie Elementary is 48th of 1,069 and Willow River Elementary is 52nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).