Cleveland Elementary School vs Locust Fork Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
499 students
Locust Fork Elementary
Locust Fork · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary School Cleveland, Alabama | Locust Fork Elementary Locust Fork, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 699 | #311 of 699 |
| National rank | #24117 of 50,301 | #24758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 499 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Cleveland | Locust Fork |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.5 vs 50.6).
- •Locust Fork Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Cleveland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Cleveland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 50.6%).
- •Cleveland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •Locust Fork Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 499.
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 Cleveland Elementary School better than Locust Fork Elementary?
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 Cleveland Elementary School and Locust Fork Elementary?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Locust Fork in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary School: 499. Locust Fork Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary School and Locust Fork Elementary rank in Alabama?
Cleveland Elementary School is 287th of 699 and Locust Fork Elementary is 311th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).