Bale Elementary School vs Western Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.8 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
Western Hills Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | Bale Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Western Hills Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #485 of 511 | #447 of 511 |
| National rank | #47987 of 50,301 | #43872 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 330 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 14.2).
- •Western Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Western Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Western Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.1%).
- •Western Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.7).
- •Bale Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 202.
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 Western Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Hills Elementary School ranks higher (21.6 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 Western Hills Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bale Elementary School: 330. Western Hills Elementary School: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bale Elementary School and Western Hills Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Bale Elementary School is 485th of 511 and Western Hills Elementary School is 447th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).