Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary vs Pawnee Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Pawnee Elem
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
| Measure | Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary Overland Park, Kansas | Pawnee Elem Overland Park, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 686 | #440 of 686 |
| National rank | #8468 of 50,301 | #32275 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 480 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| 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 39.5).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •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 50.5%).
- •Pawnee Elem does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.0).
- •Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 374.
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 Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary better than Pawnee Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 39.5 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 Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary and Pawnee Elem?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Overland Park and Overland Park in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary: 480. Pawnee Elem: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary and Pawnee Elem rank in Kansas?
Oak Park-Carpenter Elementary is 69th of 686 and Pawnee Elem is 440th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).