Empower Community SchoolLower School vs Lipscomb Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empower Community SchoolLower School
Bessemer · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
201 students
Lipscomb Elementary School
Lipscomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
| Measure | Empower Community SchoolLower School Bessemer, Alabama | Lipscomb Elementary School Lipscomb, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 699 | #615 of 699 |
| National rank | #33656 of 50,301 | #44667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 201 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Bessemer | Lipscomb |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empower Community SchoolLower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 20.3).
- •Empower Community SchoolLower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 73.8%).
- •Lipscomb Elementary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 201.
- •Empower Community SchoolLower School is a charter school while Lipscomb Elementary School is a public 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 Empower Community SchoolLower School better than Lipscomb Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Empower Community SchoolLower School ranks higher (37.5 vs 20.3 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 Empower Community SchoolLower School and Lipscomb Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Lipscomb in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empower Community SchoolLower School: 201. Lipscomb Elementary School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empower Community SchoolLower School and Lipscomb Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Empower Community SchoolLower School is 466th of 699 and Lipscomb Elementary School is 615th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).