Newton Elementary School vs Oakdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
Oakdale Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Newton Elementary School Newton, Alabama | Oakdale Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 699 | #554 of 699 |
| National rank | #19880 of 50,301 | #40279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 293 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| city | Newton | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 27.2).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 80.5%).
- •Oakdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.3).
- •Newton Elementary School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 292.
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 Newton Elementary School better than Oakdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 27.2 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 Newton Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Newton and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Elementary School: 293. Oakdale Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Elementary School and Oakdale Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Newton Elementary School is 210th of 699 and Oakdale Elementary School is 554th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).