Lake Superior Elementary vs Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Superior Elementary
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
Waupaca Learning Center Elementary
Waupaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
602 students
| Measure | Lake Superior Elementary Ashland, Wisconsin | Waupaca Learning Center Elementary Waupaca, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,069 | #497 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #19594 of 50,301 | #20098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 603 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Ashland | Waupaca |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.0 vs 57.3).
- •Waupaca Learning Center Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 57.2%).
- •Waupaca Learning Center Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Lake Superior Elementary is the larger school with 603 students compared with 602.
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 Superior Elementary better than Waupaca Learning Center 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 Lake Superior Elementary and Waupaca Learning Center Elementary?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Waupaca in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Superior Elementary: 603. Waupaca Learning Center Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Superior Elementary and Waupaca Learning Center Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Lake Superior Elementary is 478th of 1,069 and Waupaca Learning Center Elementary is 497th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).