Prairie Elementary vs Waukesha STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Waukesha STEM Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
580 students
| Measure | Prairie Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin | Waukesha STEM Academy Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #345 of 1,069 | #195 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #15000 of 50,301 | #9827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 348 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waukesha STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 64.7).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 28.7%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.8).
- •Waukesha STEM Academy is the larger school with 580 students compared with 348.
- •Prairie Elementary is a public school while Waukesha STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Prairie Elementary better than Waukesha STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waukesha STEM Academy ranks higher (72.2 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 Prairie Elementary and Waukesha STEM Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Elementary: 348. Waukesha STEM Academy: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Elementary and Waukesha STEM Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Prairie Elementary is 345th of 1,069 and Waukesha STEM Academy is 195th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).