Jackson Elementary vs West Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
West Side Elementary
Elkhorn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary Elkhorn, Wisconsin | West Side Elementary Elkhorn, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 1,069 | #644 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17589 of 50,301 | #24957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 485 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| city | Elkhorn | Elkhorn |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 50.4).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 38.6%).
- •West Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Jackson Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 406.
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 Jackson Elementary better than West Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 50.4 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 Jackson Elementary and West Side Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Elkhorn and Elkhorn in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary: 485. West Side Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary and West Side Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jackson Elementary is 424th of 1,069 and West Side Elementary is 644th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).