Richard Arrington Elementary vs West End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Arrington Elementary
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
West End Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Richard Arrington Elementary Birmingham, Alabama | West End Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 699 | #682 of 699 |
| National rank | #42321 of 50,301 | #48191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 341 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 16% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Arrington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 13.8).
- •West End Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 80.4%).
- •West End Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.9).
- •West End Academy is the larger school with 492 students compared with 341.
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 Richard Arrington Elementary better than West End Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Arrington Elementary ranks higher (24.0 vs 13.8 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 Richard Arrington Elementary and West End Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richard Arrington Elementary: 341. West End Academy: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richard Arrington Elementary and West End Academy rank in Alabama?
Richard Arrington Elementary is 587th of 699 and West End Academy is 682nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).