Ballman Elementary School vs Fairview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballman Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Fairview Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Ballman Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Fairview Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 511 | #193 of 511 |
| National rank | #25281 of 50,301 | #24455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 286 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 49.8).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Ballman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 80.6%).
- •Fairview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.1).
- •Fairview Elementary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 286.
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 Ballman Elementary School better than Fairview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elementary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 49.8 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 Ballman Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballman Elementary School: 286. Fairview Elementary School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballman Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Ballman Elementary School is 204th of 511 and Fairview Elementary School is 193rd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).