Oaklawn Elem vs Wells Alternative Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Wells Alternative Middle School
Wichita · Public middle · Grades 6–8
36 students
| Measure | Oaklawn Elem Wichita, Kansas | Wells Alternative Middle School Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 686 | – |
| National rank | #41787 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 250 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 3.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Wichita | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oaklawn Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 12.6).
- •Oaklawn Elem does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Oaklawn Elem does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Oaklawn Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 91.7%).
- •Wells Alternative Middle School does better on students per teacher (3.6 vs 9.3).
- •Oaklawn Elem is the larger school with 250 students compared with 36.
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 Oaklawn Elem better than Wells Alternative Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oaklawn Elem ranks higher (24.9 vs 12.6 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 Oaklawn Elem and Wells Alternative Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Wichita and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oaklawn Elem: 250. Wells Alternative Middle School: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oaklawn Elem and Wells Alternative Middle School rank in Kansas?
Oaklawn Elem is 585th of 686 and Wells Alternative Middle School is unranked among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).