Kennedy Elementary vs Thorson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elementary
Grafton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Thorson Elementary
Cedarburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elementary Grafton, Wisconsin | Thorson Elementary Cedarburg, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,069 | #116 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7597 of 50,301 | #7228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 66% |
| city | Grafton | Cedarburg |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.6 vs 76.2).
- •Kennedy Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 14.4%).
- •Thorson Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.4).
- •Thorson Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 507.
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 Kennedy Elementary better than Thorson 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 Kennedy Elementary and Thorson Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Cedarburg in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elementary: 507. Thorson Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elementary and Thorson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Kennedy Elementary is 124th of 1,069 and Thorson Elementary is 116th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).