Alma Primary School vs James R. Tate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Primary School
Alma · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
704 students
James R. Tate Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Alma Primary School Alma, Arkansas | James R. Tate Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 511 | #379 of 511 |
| National rank | #28131 of 50,301 | #37418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Alma | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 31.7).
- •Alma Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 76.3%).
- •Alma Primary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.4).
- •Alma Primary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 459.
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 Alma Primary School better than James R. Tate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.7 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 Alma Primary School and James R. Tate Elementary School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Alma and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Primary School: 704. James R. Tate Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Primary School and James R. Tate Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Alma Primary School is 256th of 511 and James R. Tate Elementary School is 379th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).