Park Elementary vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Elementary
Cross Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
245 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Middleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
309 students
| Measure | Park Elementary Cross Plains, Wisconsin | Sunset Ridge Elementary Middleton, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,069 | #12 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #10143 of 50,301 | #1081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 245 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Cross Plains | Middleton |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 71.7).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 14.7%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.9).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 309 students compared with 245.
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 Park Elementary better than Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.8 vs 71.7 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 Park Elementary and Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Cross Plains and Middleton in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Elementary: 245. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Elementary and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Park Elementary is 202nd of 1,069 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 12th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).