King Elementary vs LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Elementary
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Montgomery · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
599 students
| Measure | King Elementary Montgomery, Alabama | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #596 of 699 | #645 of 699 |
| National rank | #43343 of 50,301 | #46438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 293 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 17.3).
- •King Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 82.5%).
- •King Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 25.0).
- •LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is the larger school with 599 students compared with 293.
- •King Elementary is a public school while LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is a charter 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 King Elementary better than LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
On the Success Index (US), King Elementary ranks higher (22.4 vs 17.3 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 King Elementary and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Elementary: 293. LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Elementary and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute rank in Alabama?
King Elementary is 596th of 699 and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is 645th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).