Bale Elementary School vs Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bale Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
330 students
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
Pine Bluff · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
| Measure | Bale Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 511 | #336 of 511 |
| National rank | #47987 of 50,301 | #34030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Little Rock | Pine Bluff |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 14.2).
- •Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Bale Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 200.
- •Bale Elementary School is a public school while Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is a charter 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 Bale Elementary School better than Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary ranks higher (36.9 vs 14.2 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 Bale Elementary School and Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bale Elementary School: 330. Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bale Elementary School and Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Bale Elementary School is 485th of 511 and Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is 336th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).