Parkway Elementary vs Richards Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
490 students
Richards Elementary
Whitefish Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary Glendale, Wisconsin | Richards Elementary Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,069 | #346 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #13795 of 50,301 | #15003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Glendale | Whitefish Bay |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 64.7).
- •Richards Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Richards Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.4).
- •Richards Elementary is the larger school with 680 students compared with 490.
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 Parkway Elementary better than Richards Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 64.7 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 Parkway Elementary and Richards Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Whitefish Bay in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary: 490. Richards Elementary: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary and Richards Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Parkway Elementary is 304th of 1,069 and Richards Elementary is 346th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).