M.l. King Jr. ES vs Thelma R. Parks ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
M.l. King Jr. ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
476 students
Thelma R. Parks ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
498 students
| Measure | M.l. King Jr. ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Thelma R. Parks ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #872 of 899 | #889 of 899 |
| National rank | #49974 of 50,301 | #50113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 476 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M.l. King Jr. ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (7.5 vs 6.2).
- •M.l. King Jr. ES does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •M.l. King Jr. ES does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •M.l. King Jr. ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 98.2%).
- •M.l. King Jr. ES does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Thelma R. Parks ES is the larger school with 498 students compared with 476.
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 M.l. King Jr. ES better than Thelma R. Parks ES?
On the Success Index (US), M.l. King Jr. ES ranks higher (7.5 vs 6.2 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 M.l. King Jr. ES and Thelma R. Parks ES?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
M.l. King Jr. ES: 476. Thelma R. Parks ES: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do M.l. King Jr. ES and Thelma R. Parks ES rank in Oklahoma?
M.l. King Jr. ES is 872nd of 899 and Thelma R. Parks ES is 889th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).