Indian Valley Elementary vs Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Valley Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
| Measure | Indian Valley Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 686 | #69 of 686 |
| National rank | #12009 of 50,301 | #8468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 431 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 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 69.0).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 31.1%).
- •Indian Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.0).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 431.
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 Indian Valley Elementary better than Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 69.0 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 Indian Valley Elementary and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Valley Elementary: 431. Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Valley Elementary and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary rank in Kansas?
Indian Valley Elementary is 102nd of 686 and Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is 69th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).