Kilbourn Elementary vs Rocketship Transformation Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 321 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilbourn Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
Rocketship Transformation Prep
Milwaukee · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Kilbourn Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Rocketship Transformation Prep Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1045 of 1,069 | #919 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #49632 of 50,301 | #39224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 218 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 34.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Transformation Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 9.3).
- •Rocketship Transformation Prep does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 7.5%).
- •Rocketship Transformation Prep does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Rocketship Transformation Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 91.3%).
- •Kilbourn Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 34.8).
- •Rocketship Transformation Prep is the larger school with 313 students compared with 218.
- •Kilbourn Elementary is a public school while Rocketship Transformation Prep 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 Kilbourn Elementary better than Rocketship Transformation Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Transformation Prep ranks higher (29.0 vs 9.3 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 Kilbourn Elementary and Rocketship Transformation Prep?
About 321 m in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kilbourn Elementary: 218. Rocketship Transformation Prep: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kilbourn Elementary and Rocketship Transformation Prep rank in Wisconsin?
Kilbourn Elementary is 1045th of 1,069 and Rocketship Transformation Prep is 919th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).