Avenal Elementary vs J. W. Oakley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenal Elementary
Avenal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Brawley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
| Measure | Avenal Elementary Avenal, California | J. W. Oakley Elementary Brawley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5485 of 5,693 | #3269 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49499 of 50,301 | #38085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 654 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 39% |
| city | Avenal | Brawley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 9.8).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 94.6%).
- •J. W. Oakley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.8).
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 Avenal Elementary better than J. W. Oakley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), J. W. Oakley Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 9.8 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 Avenal Elementary and J. W. Oakley Elementary?
About 540 km in a straight line, between Avenal and Brawley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avenal Elementary: 654. J. W. Oakley Elementary: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avenal Elementary and J. W. Oakley Elementary rank in California?
Avenal Elementary is 5485th of 5,693 and J. W. Oakley Elementary is 3269th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).