Barling Elementary School vs Bonneville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barling Elementary School
Barling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Bonneville Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | Barling Elementary School Barling, Arkansas | Bonneville Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 511 | #239 of 511 |
| National rank | #31047 of 50,301 | #27196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Barling | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonneville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 41.3).
- •Bonneville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Bonneville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 78.2%).
- •Barling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.1).
- •Barling Elementary School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 287.
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 Barling Elementary School better than Bonneville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bonneville Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 41.3 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 Barling Elementary School and Bonneville Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Barling and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barling Elementary School: 316. Bonneville Elementary School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barling Elementary School and Bonneville Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Barling Elementary School is 296th of 511 and Bonneville Elementary School is 239th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).