Baldwin Elementary School vs Lawson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 234 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Elementary School
Paragould · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
221 students
Lawson Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
220 students
| Measure | Baldwin Elementary School Paragould, Arkansas | Lawson Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #371 of 511 | #290 of 511 |
| National rank | #36712 of 50,301 | #30424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 221 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Paragould | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 32.8).
- •Baldwin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Baldwin 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 100%).
- •Lawson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.8).
- •Baldwin Elementary School is the larger school with 221 students compared with 220.
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 Baldwin Elementary School better than Lawson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawson Elementary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 32.8 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 Baldwin Elementary School and Lawson Elementary School?
About 234 km in a straight line, between Paragould and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Elementary School: 221. Lawson Elementary School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Elementary School and Lawson Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Baldwin Elementary School is 371st of 511 and Lawson Elementary School is 290th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).