Apache Elem vs Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apache Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
526 students
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
| Measure | Apache Elem Overland Park, Kansas | Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #565 of 686 | #69 of 686 |
| National rank | #39679 of 50,301 | #8468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 526 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 63% |
| city | Overland Park | Overland Park |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 28.2).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 26%).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 76.8%).
- •Apache Elem does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •Apache Elem is the larger school with 526 students compared with 480.
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 Apache Elem better than Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 28.2 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 Apache Elem and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apache Elem: 526. Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apache Elem and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary rank in Kansas?
Apache Elem is 565th of 686 and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is 69th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).