Northern Hills Elementary vs Sand Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Hills Elementary
Onalaska · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Sand Lake Elementary
Holmen · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
| Measure | Northern Hills Elementary Onalaska, Wisconsin | Sand Lake Elementary Holmen, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #611 of 1,069 | #204 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #23850 of 50,301 | #10214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 463 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Onalaska | Holmen |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 51.9).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 47.1%).
- •Sand Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •Northern Hills Elementary is the larger school with 463 students compared with 363.
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 Northern Hills Elementary better than Sand Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Lake Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 51.9 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 Northern Hills Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Onalaska and Holmen in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Hills Elementary: 463. Sand Lake Elementary: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Hills Elementary and Sand Lake Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Northern Hills Elementary is 611th of 1,069 and Sand Lake Elementary is 204th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).