Jackson Elementary vs Van Buren Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Van Buren Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin | Van Buren Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,069 | #696 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #35394 of 50,301 | #27059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Buren Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 34.8).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Van Buren Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 77.9%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •Van Buren Elementary is the larger school with 408 students compared with 339.
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 Van Buren Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Van Buren Elementary ranks higher (47.2 vs 34.8 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 Van Buren Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary: 339. Van Buren Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary and Van Buren Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jackson Elementary is 865th of 1,069 and Van Buren Elementary is 696th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).