Empire ES vs Mark Twain ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire ES
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
Mark Twain ES
Duncan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
160 students
| Measure | Empire ES Duncan, Oklahoma | Mark Twain ES Duncan, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 899 | #598 of 899 |
| National rank | #30143 of 50,301 | #40861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 244 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Duncan | Duncan |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 26.3).
- •Empire ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Empire ES does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Empire ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 91.9%).
- •Mark Twain ES does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Empire ES is the larger school with 244 students compared with 160.
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 Empire ES better than Mark Twain ES?
On the Success Index (US), Empire ES ranks higher (42.7 vs 26.3 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 Empire ES and Mark Twain ES?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Duncan and Duncan in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empire ES: 244. Mark Twain ES: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empire ES and Mark Twain ES rank in Oklahoma?
Empire ES is 278th of 899 and Mark Twain ES is 598th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).