Orchard Ridge Elementary vs Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Ridge Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Thoreau Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
| Measure | Orchard Ridge Elementary Madison, Wisconsin | Thoreau Elementary Madison, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #845 of 1,069 | #457 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #34387 of 50,301 | #18953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 265 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 36.4).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 52.1%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.5).
- •Thoreau Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 265.
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 Orchard Ridge Elementary better than Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Elementary ranks higher (58.9 vs 36.4 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 Orchard Ridge Elementary and Thoreau Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Ridge Elementary: 265. Thoreau Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Ridge Elementary and Thoreau Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Orchard Ridge Elementary is 845th of 1,069 and Thoreau Elementary is 457th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).