Van Buren Elementary vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Van Buren Elementary
Janesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students
Westside Elementary
Kimberly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
| Measure | Van Buren Elementary Janesville, Wisconsin | Westside Elementary Kimberly, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #696 of 1,069 | #262 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #27059 of 50,301 | #12319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 408 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Janesville | Kimberly |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 47.2).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 47.1%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
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 Van Buren Elementary better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westside Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 47.2 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 Van Buren Elementary and Westside Elementary?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Janesville and Kimberly in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Van Buren Elementary: 408. Westside Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Van Buren Elementary and Westside Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Van Buren Elementary is 696th of 1,069 and Westside Elementary is 262nd of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).