Jefferson Elementary vs Wauwatosa STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
Wauwatosa STEM
Wauwatosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
127 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Wauwatosa STEM Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,069 | #22 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10259 of 50,301 | #2075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 222 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 31.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wauwatosa STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 71.5).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Wauwatosa STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 29.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 31.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 222 students compared with 127.
- •Jefferson Elementary is a public school while Wauwatosa STEM 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 Jefferson Elementary better than Wauwatosa STEM?
On the Success Index (US), Wauwatosa STEM ranks higher (85.9 vs 71.5 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 Wauwatosa STEM?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 222. Wauwatosa STEM: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Wauwatosa STEM rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary is 207th of 1,069 and Wauwatosa STEM is 22nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).