Jefferson Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.5 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
Wilson Elementary
Beaver Dam · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
41 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | Wilson Elementary Beaver Dam, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #25824 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 328 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 4.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 72% |
| city | Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 49.0).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 75.6%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (4.6 vs 10.6).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 328 students compared with 41.
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 Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary ranks higher (61.9 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 Wilson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Beaver Dam and Beaver Dam in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 328. Wilson Elementary: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary is 665th of 1,069 and Wilson Elementary is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).