Northern Lights Elementary vs Orchard Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 519 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Lights Elementary
Superior · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Orchard Lane Elementary
New Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
453 students
| Measure | Northern Lights Elementary Superior, Wisconsin | Orchard Lane Elementary New Berlin, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #724 of 1,069 | #163 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #27982 of 50,301 | #8795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 453 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 68% |
| city | Superior | New Berlin |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 45.9).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 30%).
- •Orchard Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Northern Lights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 18.8%).
- •Northern Lights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
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 Lights Elementary better than Orchard Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Lane Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 45.9 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 Lights Elementary and Orchard Lane Elementary?
About 519 km in a straight line, between Superior and New Berlin in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Lights Elementary: 453. Orchard Lane Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Lights Elementary and Orchard Lane Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Northern Lights Elementary is 724th of 1,069 and Orchard Lane Elementary is 163rd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).