Clara Oliver El vs Life School Oak Cliff
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara Oliver El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
251 students
Life School Oak Cliff
Dallas · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,483 students
| Measure | Clara Oliver El Dallas, Texas | Life School Oak Cliff Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4158 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #42045 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 251 | 1,483 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 1,483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clara Oliver El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Clara Oliver El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Life School Oak Cliff does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 96.8%).
- •Clara Oliver El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Life School Oak Cliff is the larger school with 1,483 students compared with 251.
- •Clara Oliver El is a public school while Life School Oak Cliff is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Clara Oliver El better than Life School Oak Cliff?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clara Oliver El and Life School Oak Cliff?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clara Oliver El: 251. Life School Oak Cliff: 1,483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clara Oliver El and Life School Oak Cliff rank in Texas?
Clara Oliver El is 4158th of 4,686 and Life School Oak Cliff is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).