Fords Prairie Elementary vs Oakview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fords Prairie Elementary
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
443 students
Oakview Elementary School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Fords Prairie Elementary Centralia, Washington | Oakview Elementary School Centralia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 1,154 | #864 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24192 of 50,301 | #30110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 443 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fords Prairie Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 42.8).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 77.6%).
- •Oakview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Fords Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 443 students compared with 317.
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 Fords Prairie Elementary better than Oakview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fords Prairie Elementary ranks higher (51.4 vs 42.8 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 Fords Prairie Elementary and Oakview Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fords Prairie Elementary: 443. Oakview Elementary School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fords Prairie Elementary and Oakview Elementary School rank in Washington?
Fords Prairie Elementary is 704th of 1,154 and Oakview Elementary School is 864th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).