Darnaby ES vs Thoreau Demonstration Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darnaby ES
Tulsa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
Tulsa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Darnaby ES Tulsa, Oklahoma | Thoreau Demonstration Academy Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 899 | #210 of 338 |
| National rank | #20444 of 50,301 | #12643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 26% |
| city | Tulsa | Tulsa |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnaby ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 26.2).
- •Darnaby ES does better on math proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Darnaby ES does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Darnaby ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 79.5%).
- •Thoreau Demonstration Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.9).
- •Darnaby ES is the larger school with 590 students compared with 434.
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 Darnaby ES better than Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Darnaby ES ranks higher (56.7 vs 26.2 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 Darnaby ES and Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tulsa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnaby ES: 590. Thoreau Demonstration Academy: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnaby ES and Thoreau Demonstration Academy rank in Oklahoma?
Darnaby ES is 110th of 899 and Thoreau Demonstration Academy is 210th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).