Long Creek Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Oakdale Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Long Creek Elementary Huntersville, North Carolina | Oakdale Elementary Charlotte, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,457 | #1429 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #40781 of 50,301 | #49407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 527 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Huntersville | Charlotte |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 10.2).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Oakdale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.8% vs 99.4%).
- •Long Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.6).
- •Long Creek Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 497.
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 Long Creek Elementary better than Oakdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Long Creek Elementary ranks higher (26.4 vs 10.2 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 Long Creek Elementary and Oakdale Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Huntersville and Charlotte in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Creek Elementary: 527. Oakdale Elementary: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Creek Elementary and Oakdale Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Long Creek Elementary is 904th of 1,457 and Oakdale Elementary is 1429th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).