Heusner Elem vs Oakdale Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heusner Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Heusner Elem Salina, Kansas | Oakdale Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #468 of 686 | #583 of 686 |
| National rank | #33423 of 50,301 | #41155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heusner Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 25.9).
- •Heusner Elem does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Heusner Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Heusner Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Oakdale Elem does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.1).
- •Heusner Elem is the larger school with 392 students compared with 282.
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 Heusner Elem better than Oakdale Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Heusner Elem ranks higher (37.8 vs 25.9 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 Heusner Elem and Oakdale Elem?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heusner Elem: 392. Oakdale Elem: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heusner Elem and Oakdale Elem rank in Kansas?
Heusner Elem is 468th of 686 and Oakdale Elem is 583rd of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).