Alma Primary School vs Marvin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 14 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
Marvin Primary School
Mulberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
185 students
| Measure | Alma Primary School Alma, Arkansas | Marvin Primary School Mulberry, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 511 | #398 of 511 |
| National rank | #28131 of 50,301 | #38882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 704 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Alma | Mulberry |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 29.5).
- •Alma Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 100%).
- •Marvin Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 18.1).
- •Alma Primary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 185.
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 Marvin Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Primary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 29.5 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 Marvin Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Alma and Mulberry in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Primary School: 704. Marvin Primary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Primary School and Marvin Primary School rank in Arkansas?
Alma Primary School is 256th of 511 and Marvin Primary School is 398th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).