Academies of Math and Science School vs J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academies of Math and Science School
Little Rock · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
779 students
| Measure | Academies of Math and Science School Little Rock, Arkansas | J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 511 | #450 of 511 |
| National rank | #35175 of 50,301 | #44220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 486 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academies of Math and Science School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 21.0).
- •Academies of Math and Science School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 99.6%).
- •J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.8).
- •J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 486.
- •Academies of Math and Science School is a charter school while J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory 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 Academies of Math and Science School better than J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Academies of Math and Science School ranks higher (35.1 vs 21.0 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 Academies of Math and Science School and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academies of Math and Science School: 486. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academies of Math and Science School and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School rank in Arkansas?
Academies of Math and Science School is 351st of 511 and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is 450th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).