Elk City Ies vs Merritt ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk City Ies
Elk City · Public middle · Grades 4–6
469 students
Merritt ES
Elk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
621 students
| Measure | Elk City Ies Elk City, Oklahoma | Merritt ES Elk City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 338 | #302 of 899 |
| National rank | #12634 of 15,369 | #31016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 469 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| city | Elk City | Elk City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merritt ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 26.2).
- •Merritt ES does better on math proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Merritt ES does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 29%).
- •Merritt ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 65.2%).
- •Elk City Ies does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.3).
- •Merritt ES is the larger school with 621 students compared with 469.
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 Elk City Ies better than Merritt ES?
On the Success Index (US), Merritt ES ranks higher (41.4 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 Elk City Ies and Merritt ES?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Elk City and Elk City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk City Ies: 469. Merritt ES: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk City Ies and Merritt ES rank in Oklahoma?
Elk City Ies is 208th of 338 and Merritt ES is 302nd of 899 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).