Janssen Elementary vs New Directions Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janssen Elementary
Combined Locks · Public elementary · Grades K–4
339 students
New Directions Learning Community
Kaukauna · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
| Measure | Janssen Elementary Combined Locks, Wisconsin | New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #134 of 1,069 | #109 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7834 of 50,301 | #7007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 339 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| city | Combined Locks | Kaukauna |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Directions Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 75.2).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 21.8%).
- •Janssen Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.9).
- •Janssen Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 270.
- •Janssen Elementary is a public school while New Directions Learning Community is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Janssen Elementary better than New Directions Learning Community?
On the Success Index (US), New Directions Learning Community ranks higher (76.5 vs 75.2 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 Janssen Elementary and New Directions Learning Community?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Combined Locks and Kaukauna in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janssen Elementary: 339. New Directions Learning Community: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janssen Elementary and New Directions Learning Community rank in Wisconsin?
Janssen Elementary is 134th of 1,069 and New Directions Learning Community is 109th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).