Independence Elementary vs Lapham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Lapham Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
182 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary Independence, Wisconsin | Lapham Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #766 of 1,069 | #197 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #30298 of 50,301 | #9936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Independence | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lapham Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 42.5).
- •Lapham Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 76.9%).
- •Lapham Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.1).
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 Independence Elementary better than Lapham Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lapham Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 42.5 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 Independence Elementary and Lapham Elementary?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Independence and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 182. Lapham Elementary: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and Lapham Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Independence Elementary is 766th of 1,069 and Lapham Elementary is 197th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).