Riverview Elementary vs Salem Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverview Elementary
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
449 students
Salem Elementary
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
936 students
| Measure | Riverview Elementary Silver Lake, Wisconsin | Salem Elementary Salem, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 1,069 | #604 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11339 of 50,301 | #23501 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 449 | 936 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 936 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Silver Lake | Salem |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 52.4).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Riverview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 32.7%).
- •Salem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Salem Elementary is the larger school with 936 students compared with 449.
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 Riverview Elementary better than Salem Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 52.4 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 Riverview Elementary and Salem Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Silver Lake and Salem in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverview Elementary: 449. Salem Elementary: 936. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverview Elementary and Salem Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Riverview Elementary is 234th of 1,069 and Salem Elementary is 604th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).