Oakdale School vs Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
Salem Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students
| Measure | Oakdale School Oakdale, Connecticut | Salem Elementary School Salem, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #95 of 596 | #104 of 596 |
| National rank | #1193 of 50,301 | #1445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 271 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 71% |
| city | Oakdale | Salem |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (88.4 vs 87.6).
- •Oakdale School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 34.7%).
- •Salem Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.3).
- •Salem Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 271.
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 Oakdale School better than Salem Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oakdale School and Salem Elementary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Salem in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakdale School: 271. Salem Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakdale School and Salem Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Oakdale School is 95th of 596 and Salem Elementary School is 104th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).