Lake Mills Elementary vs West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Mills Elementary
Lake Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
613 students
West Elementary
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
233 students
| Measure | Lake Mills Elementary Lake Mills, Wisconsin | West Elementary Jefferson, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 1,069 | #643 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #17209 of 50,301 | #24956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 613 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Lake Mills | Jefferson |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 50.4).
- •Lake Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Lake Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 62.2%).
- •West Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.6).
- •Lake Mills Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 233.
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 Lake Mills Elementary better than West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Mills Elementary ranks higher (61.4 vs 50.4 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 Lake Mills Elementary and West Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Lake Mills and Jefferson in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Mills Elementary: 613. West Elementary: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Mills Elementary and West Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Lake Mills Elementary is 414th of 1,069 and West Elementary is 643rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).