Douglas Gardens Elementary School vs Thurston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Gardens Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Thurston Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Douglas Gardens Elementary School Springfield, Oregon | Thurston Elementary School Springfield, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 678 | #100 of 678 |
| National rank | #36494 of 50,301 | #16616 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 33.1).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Thurston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 101%).
- •Douglas Gardens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.4).
- •Thurston Elementary School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 293.
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 Douglas Gardens Elementary School better than Thurston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston Elementary School ranks higher (62.3 vs 33.1 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 Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Thurston Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School: 293. Thurston Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Gardens Elementary School and Thurston Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Douglas Gardens Elementary School is 439th of 678 and Thurston Elementary School is 100th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).