Desert Star Community School vs Oak Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Star Community School
Cornville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
144 students
Oak Creek Elementary School
Cornville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
| Measure | Desert Star Community School Cornville, Arizona | Oak Creek Elementary School Cornville, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,136 | #676 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39318 of 50,301 | #37432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 144 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Cornville | Cornville |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 28.8).
- •Oak Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Oak Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Desert Star Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 21.6).
- •Oak Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 144.
- •Desert Star Community School is a charter school while Oak Creek Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Desert Star Community School better than Oak Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Creek Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 28.8 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 Desert Star Community School and Oak Creek Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cornville and Cornville in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Star Community School: 144. Oak Creek Elementary School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Star Community School and Oak Creek Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Star Community School is 736th of 1,136 and Oak Creek Elementary School is 676th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).