Jefferson Elementary vs Woodlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.4 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
Woodlands School
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
313 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Woodlands School Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 1,069 | #545 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10259 of 50,301 | #21486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 222 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Wauwatosa | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 55.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Woodlands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 29.3%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.4).
- •Woodlands School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 222.
- •Jefferson Elementary is a public school while Woodlands School 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 Woodlands School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary ranks higher (71.5 vs 55.3 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 Woodlands School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 222. Woodlands School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Woodlands School rank in Wisconsin?
Jefferson Elementary is 207th of 1,069 and Woodlands School is 545th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).