Underwood Elementary vs Walker 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.
Underwood Elementary
Wauwatosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Walker Elementary
West Allis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Underwood Elementary Wauwatosa, Wisconsin | Walker Elementary West Allis, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 1,069 | #484 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #22536 of 50,301 | #19833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Wauwatosa | West Allis |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 53.8).
- •Walker Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Walker Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 56.1%).
- •Underwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Walker Elementary is the larger school with 371 students compared with 315.
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 Underwood Elementary better than Walker Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 53.8 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 Underwood Elementary and Walker Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wauwatosa and West Allis in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Underwood Elementary: 315. Walker Elementary: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Underwood Elementary and Walker Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Underwood Elementary is 577th of 1,069 and Walker Elementary is 484th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).