Charter Oak ES vs Poteau Upper ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter Oak ES
Guthrie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
468 students
Poteau Upper ES
Poteau · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
468 students
| Measure | Charter Oak ES Guthrie, Oklahoma | Poteau Upper ES Poteau, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #663 of 899 | #337 of 899 |
| National rank | #42992 of 50,301 | #32972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 468 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Guthrie | Poteau |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poteau Upper ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 22.9).
- •Poteau Upper ES does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Poteau Upper ES does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Charter Oak ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 71.2%).
- •Poteau Upper ES does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.3).
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 Charter Oak ES better than Poteau Upper ES?
On the Success Index (US), Poteau Upper ES ranks higher (38.5 vs 22.9 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 Charter Oak ES and Poteau Upper ES?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Guthrie and Poteau in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter Oak ES: 468. Poteau Upper ES: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter Oak ES and Poteau Upper ES rank in Oklahoma?
Charter Oak ES is 663rd of 899 and Poteau Upper ES is 337th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).