Poplar Creek Elementary vs Swanson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poplar Creek Elementary
New Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
514 students
Swanson Elementary
Brookfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | Poplar Creek Elementary New Berlin, Wisconsin | Swanson Elementary Brookfield, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 1,069 | #87 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #8163 of 50,301 | #5813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| city | New Berlin | Brookfield |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swanson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 74.7).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Swanson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 22.4%).
- •Poplar Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Swanson Elementary is the larger school with 778 students compared with 514.
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 Poplar Creek Elementary better than Swanson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Swanson Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 74.7 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 Poplar Creek Elementary and Swanson Elementary?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between New Berlin and Brookfield in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poplar Creek Elementary: 514. Swanson Elementary: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poplar Creek Elementary and Swanson Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Poplar Creek Elementary is 144th of 1,069 and Swanson Elementary is 87th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).