Jefferson Elementary vs Washington Elementary
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.
Jefferson Elementary
Beaver Dam · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
Washington Elementary
Beaver Dam · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Washington Elementary Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,069 | #542 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #25824 of 50,301 | #21411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 328 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 49.0).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 61.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 328 students compared with 260.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (55.4 vs 49.0 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 Jefferson Elementary and Washington Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Beaver Dam and Beaver Dam in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 328. Washington Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary is 665th of 1,069 and Washington Elementary is 542nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).