Barnes ES vs Central ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Central ES
Idabel · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
347 students
| Measure | Barnes ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Central ES Idabel, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 899 | #682 of 899 |
| National rank | #31500 of 50,301 | #43635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 346 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Idabel |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnes ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 21.9).
- •Barnes ES does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Barnes ES does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Barnes ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Central ES does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.3).
- •Central ES is the larger school with 347 students compared with 346.
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 Barnes ES better than Central ES?
On the Success Index (US), Barnes ES ranks higher (40.6 vs 21.9 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 Barnes ES and Central ES?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Idabel in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes ES: 346. Central ES: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes ES and Central ES rank in Oklahoma?
Barnes ES is 308th of 899 and Central ES is 682nd of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).