BanksCaddell Elementary School vs Eastwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Eastwood Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Eastwood Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #541 of 699 | #90 of 699 |
| National rank | #39441 of 50,301 | #11645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 28.6).
- •Eastwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Eastwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Eastwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 76.5%).
- •Eastwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.0).
- •BanksCaddell Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 272.
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 BanksCaddell Elementary School better than Eastwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastwood Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 28.6 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 BanksCaddell Elementary School and Eastwood Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BanksCaddell Elementary School: 477. Eastwood Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BanksCaddell Elementary School and Eastwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
BanksCaddell Elementary School is 541st of 699 and Eastwood Elementary School is 90th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).