Jefferson Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
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
Wilson Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Wilson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,069 | #219 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10259 of 50,301 | #10494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 222 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.5 vs 71.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 29.3%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.1).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 222 students compared with 218.
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?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 222. Wilson Elementary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary is 207th of 1,069 and Wilson Elementary is 219th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).