Barton Elementary School vs Tilles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary School
Lexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
342 students
Tilles Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary School Lexa, Arkansas | Tilles Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 511 | #386 of 511 |
| National rank | #27273 of 50,301 | #37984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Lexa | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.8 vs 30.9).
- •Barton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Barton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Tilles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 100%).
- •Barton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 19.1).
- •Tilles Elementary School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 342.
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 Barton Elementary School better than Tilles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Elementary School ranks higher (46.8 vs 30.9 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 Barton Elementary School and Tilles Elementary School?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Lexa and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary School: 342. Tilles Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary School and Tilles Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Barton Elementary School is 242nd of 511 and Tilles Elementary School is 386th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).