La Paloma Academy vs W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
632 students
W Arthur Sewel Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy Tucson, Arizona | W Arthur Sewel Elementary School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,136 | #473 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #39471 of 50,301 | #27122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 632 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W Arthur Sewel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 28.6).
- •W Arthur Sewel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •W Arthur Sewel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •W Arthur Sewel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 22.6).
- •La Paloma Academy is the larger school with 632 students compared with 200.
- •La Paloma Academy is a charter school while W Arthur Sewel 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 La Paloma Academy better than W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W Arthur Sewel Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 28.6 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 La Paloma Academy and W Arthur Sewel Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy: 632. W Arthur Sewel Elementary School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy and W Arthur Sewel Elementary School rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy is 737th of 1,136 and W Arthur Sewel Elementary School is 473rd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).