Bell Elementary vs Oakley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Oakley Elementary
Asheville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
| Measure | Bell Elementary Asheville, North Carolina | Oakley Elementary Asheville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 1,457 | #1217 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #34294 of 50,301 | #46187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 224 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Asheville | Asheville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 17.8).
- •Bell Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 98%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.7).
- •Oakley Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 224.
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 Bell Elementary better than Oakley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Elementary ranks higher (36.5 vs 17.8 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 Bell Elementary and Oakley Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Asheville and Asheville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elementary: 224. Oakley Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elementary and Oakley Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Bell Elementary is 602nd of 1,457 and Oakley Elementary is 1217th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).