Parkway Elementary vs Thurston Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.3 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
Thurston Woods Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary Glendale, Wisconsin | Thurston Woods Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 1,069 | #1058 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #13795 of 50,301 | #49961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 3% |
| city | Glendale | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 7.6).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 3%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 5%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 92.6%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 18.3).
- •Parkway Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 256.
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 Thurston Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 7.6 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 Thurston Woods Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary: 490. Thurston Woods Elementary: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary and Thurston Woods Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Parkway Elementary is 304th of 1,069 and Thurston Woods Elementary is 1058th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).