Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy vs SpencerWestlawn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Mobile · Charter other · Grades 6–11
235 students
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy Mobile, Alabama | SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #482 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #34995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 235 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 54% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.1% vs 90.2%).
- •SpencerWestlawn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 26.1).
- •SpencerWestlawn Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 235.
- •Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a charter school while SpencerWestlawn 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 Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy better than SpencerWestlawn Elementary School?
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 Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy: 235. SpencerWestlawn Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is unranked and SpencerWestlawn Elementary School is 482nd of 699 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).