Murdock Elementary School vs Oakland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
Oakland Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
192 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | Oakland Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,053 | #239 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #19877 of 50,301 | #13728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 230 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 57.6).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 77.8%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.5).
- •Murdock Elementary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 192.
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 Murdock Elementary School better than Oakland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 57.6 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 Murdock Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary School: 230. Oakland Elementary School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 and Oakland Elementary School is 239th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).