Alpena Elementary School vs Lawson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpena Elementary School
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
219 students
Lawson Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
220 students
| Measure | Alpena Elementary School Alpena, Arkansas | Lawson Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 511 | #290 of 511 |
| National rank | #30848 of 50,301 | #30424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 219 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Alpena | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.6 vs 42.3).
- •Alpena Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Alpena Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 71.2%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.6).
- •Lawson Elementary School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 219.
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 Alpena Elementary School better than Lawson Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpena Elementary School and Lawson Elementary School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpena Elementary School: 219. Lawson Elementary School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpena Elementary School and Lawson Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Alpena Elementary School is 295th of 511 and Lawson Elementary School is 290th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).