Lakewood Elementary vs Shelby Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood Elementary
Buchanan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
Shelby Oaks Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
751 students
| Measure | Lakewood Elementary Buchanan, Tennessee | Shelby Oaks Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 913 | #846 of 913 |
| National rank | #35645 of 50,301 | #50080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 20% |
| city | Buchanan | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 6.5).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 20%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Lakewood Elementary is the larger school with 752 students compared with 751.
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 Lakewood Elementary better than Shelby Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Elementary ranks higher (34.4 vs 6.5 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 Lakewood Elementary and Shelby Oaks Elementary?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Buchanan and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood Elementary: 752. Shelby Oaks Elementary: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood Elementary and Shelby Oaks Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Lakewood Elementary is 396th of 913 and Shelby Oaks Elementary is 846th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).