Jackson Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 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
Wilson Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Jackson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin | Wilson Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #865 of 1,069 | #948 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #35394 of 50,301 | #42399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Janesville | Janesville |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 23.9).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Jackson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 92.2%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.3).
- •Jackson Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 256.
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 Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Elementary ranks higher (34.8 vs 23.9 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 Wilson Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Janesville in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Elementary: 339. Wilson Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jackson Elementary is 865th of 1,069 and Wilson Elementary is 948th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).