Oakdale Elem vs Sunset Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
Sunset Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Oakdale Elem Salina, Kansas | Sunset Elem Salina, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #583 of 686 | #566 of 686 |
| National rank | #41155 of 50,301 | #39771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Salina | Salina |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 25.9).
- •Oakdale Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Sunset Elem does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Sunset Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Oakdale Elem does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.5).
- •Sunset Elem is the larger school with 380 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 Oakdale Elem better than Sunset Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elem ranks higher (28.1 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 Oakdale Elem and Sunset Elem?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Salina and Salina in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakdale Elem: 282. Sunset Elem: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakdale Elem and Sunset Elem rank in Kansas?
Oakdale Elem is 583rd of 686 and Sunset Elem is 566th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).