Central Park School For Children vs Eastway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park School For Children
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
Eastway Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
| Measure | Central Park School For Children Durham, North Carolina | Eastway Elementary Durham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 1,457 | #1259 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #14773 of 50,301 | #46906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 10% |
| city | Durham | Durham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park School For Children scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 16.4).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on math proficiency (45% vs 10%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 11%).
- •Central Park School For Children does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Eastway Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Central Park School For Children is the larger school with 585 students compared with 331.
- •Central Park School For Children is a charter school while Eastway Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Central Park School For Children better than Eastway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park School For Children ranks higher (65.0 vs 16.4 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 Central Park School For Children and Eastway Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Durham and Durham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park School For Children: 585. Eastway Elementary: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park School For Children and Eastway Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Central Park School For Children is 178th of 1,457 and Eastway Elementary is 1259th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).