Oak Park Elementary School vs Walter Jackson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Walter Jackson Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
| Measure | Oak Park Elementary School Decatur, Alabama | Walter Jackson Elementary School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #526 of 699 | #187 of 699 |
| National rank | #38495 of 50,301 | #18624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 481 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 30.1).
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Walter Jackson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 70.9%).
- •Oak Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Oak Park Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 251.
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 Oak Park Elementary School better than Walter Jackson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Jackson Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 30.1 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 Oak Park Elementary School and Walter Jackson Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park Elementary School: 481. Walter Jackson Elementary School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park Elementary School and Walter Jackson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Oak Park Elementary School is 526th of 699 and Walter Jackson Elementary School is 187th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).