Salk ES vs Thoreau Demonstration Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salk ES
Tulsa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Thoreau Demonstration Academy
Tulsa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
| Measure | Salk ES Tulsa, Oklahoma | Thoreau Demonstration Academy Tulsa, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 899 | #210 of 338 |
| National rank | #46935 of 50,301 | #12643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 465 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Tulsa | Tulsa |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Demonstration Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 16.4).
- •Thoreau Demonstration Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Thoreau Demonstration Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Thoreau Demonstration Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 91%).
- •Salk ES does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.4).
- •Salk ES is the larger school with 465 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 Salk ES better than Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Demonstration Academy ranks higher (26.2 vs 16.4 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 Salk ES and Thoreau Demonstration Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Tulsa and Tulsa in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salk ES: 465. Thoreau Demonstration Academy: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salk ES and Thoreau Demonstration Academy rank in Oklahoma?
Salk ES is 774th of 899 and Thoreau Demonstration Academy is 210th of 338 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).