Candalaria Elementary School vs Morningside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candalaria Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
Morningside Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | Candalaria Elementary School Salem, Oregon | Morningside Elementary School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 678 | #323 of 678 |
| National rank | #22127 of 50,301 | #30431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 271 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candalaria Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 42.3).
- •Candalaria Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Candalaria Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 88.9%).
- •Morningside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.6).
- •Morningside Elementary School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 271.
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 Candalaria Elementary School better than Morningside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Candalaria Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 42.3 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 Candalaria Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candalaria Elementary School: 271. Morningside Elementary School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candalaria Elementary School and Morningside Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Candalaria Elementary School is 168th of 678 and Morningside Elementary School is 323rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).