Arcadia Elementary School vs The Alberta School of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
632 students
| Measure | Arcadia Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | The Alberta School of Performing Arts Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 699 | #514 of 699 |
| National rank | #37853 of 50,301 | #37582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 418 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.0 vs 31.5).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Arcadia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 71.2%).
- •The Alberta School of Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •The Alberta School of Performing Arts is the larger school with 632 students compared with 418.
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 Arcadia Elementary School better than The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
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 Arcadia Elementary School and The Alberta School of Performing Arts?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Elementary School: 418. The Alberta School of Performing Arts: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Elementary School and The Alberta School of Performing Arts rank in Alabama?
Arcadia Elementary School is 517th of 699 and The Alberta School of Performing Arts is 514th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).