Desert Valley Elementary School vs Oakwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Valley Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Oakwood Elementary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
937 students
| Measure | Desert Valley Elementary School Glendale, Arizona | Oakwood Elementary School Peoria, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,136 | #305 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #28091 of 50,301 | #16873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 439 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| city | Glendale | Peoria |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 45.7).
- •Oakwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Oakwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Desert Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.8).
- •Oakwood Elementary School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 439.
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 Valley Elementary School better than Oakwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Elementary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 45.7 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 Valley Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Peoria in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Valley Elementary School: 439. Oakwood Elementary School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Valley Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Valley Elementary School is 489th of 1,136 and Oakwood Elementary School is 305th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).