Bayou Meto Elementary School vs Bobby G Lester Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Bayou Meto Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Bobby G Lester Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 511 | #245 of 511 |
| National rank | #24100 of 50,301 | #27353 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayou Meto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 46.7).
- •Bayou Meto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Bayou Meto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 48.6%).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 416.
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 Bayou Meto Elementary School better than Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bayou Meto Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 46.7 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 Bayou Meto Elementary School and Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayou Meto Elementary School: 416. Bobby G Lester Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayou Meto Elementary School and Bobby G Lester Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Bayou Meto Elementary School is 186th of 511 and Bobby G Lester Elementary School is 245th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).