Grissom ES vs Thoreau Demonstration Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 840 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grissom ES
Tulsa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
342 students
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
Tulsa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Grissom ES Tulsa, Oklahoma | Thoreau Demonstration Academy Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 899 | #210 of 338 |
| National rank | #33785 of 50,301 | #12643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 342 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Tulsa | Tulsa |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grissom ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 26.2).
- •Grissom ES does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Grissom ES does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Grissom ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 79.5%).
- •Grissom ES does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.4).
- •Thoreau Demonstration Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 342.
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 Grissom ES better than Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Grissom ES ranks higher (37.3 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 Grissom ES and Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Tulsa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grissom ES: 342. Thoreau Demonstration Academy: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grissom ES and Thoreau Demonstration Academy rank in Oklahoma?
Grissom ES is 364th of 899 and Thoreau Demonstration Academy is 210th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).