BanksCaddell Elementary School vs Oak Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 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
Oak Park Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
| Measure | BanksCaddell Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Oak Park Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 699 | #526 of 699 |
| National rank | #39441 of 50,301 | #38495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 477 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 28.6).
- •BanksCaddell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Oak Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Oak Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 76.5%).
- •Oak Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •Oak Park Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 477.
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 Oak Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park Elementary School ranks higher (30.1 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 Oak Park Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BanksCaddell Elementary School: 477. Oak Park Elementary School: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BanksCaddell Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School rank in Alabama?
BanksCaddell Elementary School is 541st of 699 and Oak Park Elementary School is 526th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).