New Directions Learning Community vs Quinney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Directions Learning Community
Kaukauna · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
270 students
Quinney Elementary
Kaukauna · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
359 students
| Measure | New Directions Learning Community Kaukauna, Wisconsin | Quinney Elementary Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,069 | #328 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #7007 of 50,301 | #14551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 270 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| city | Kaukauna | Kaukauna |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Directions Learning Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 65.4).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on math proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •New Directions Learning Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 19.5%).
- •Quinney Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.9).
- •Quinney Elementary is the larger school with 359 students compared with 270.
- •New Directions Learning Community is a charter school while Quinney Elementary is a public 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 New Directions Learning Community better than Quinney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New Directions Learning Community ranks higher (76.5 vs 65.4 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 New Directions Learning Community and Quinney Elementary?
About 2 m in a straight line, between Kaukauna and Kaukauna in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Directions Learning Community: 270. Quinney Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Directions Learning Community and Quinney Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
New Directions Learning Community is 109th of 1,069 and Quinney Elementary is 328th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).