Oakdale Elem School vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Parkside Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Oakdale Elem School Normal, Illinois | Parkside Elementary School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1629 of 2,303 | #1069 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41466 of 50,301 | #30774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 386 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.8 vs 25.4).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 65%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.3).
- •Oakdale Elem School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 322.
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 Elem School better than Parkside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary School ranks higher (41.8 vs 25.4 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 Oakdale Elem School and Parkside Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakdale Elem School: 386. Parkside Elementary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakdale Elem School and Parkside Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Oakdale Elem School is 1629th of 2,303 and Parkside Elementary School is 1069th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).