Bernice Young Elementary vs Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice Young Elementary
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Bernice Young Elementary Springdale, Arkansas | Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 511 | #360 of 511 |
| National rank | #8055 of 50,301 | #36145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 536 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 49% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernice Young Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 33.7).
- •Bernice Young Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 49%).
- •Bernice Young Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •Bernice Young Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 74.5%).
- •Thurman G. Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.5).
- •Bernice Young Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 483.
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 Bernice Young Elementary better than Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bernice Young Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 33.7 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 Bernice Young Elementary and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice Young Elementary: 536. Thurman G. Smith Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Young Elementary and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Bernice Young Elementary is 22nd of 511 and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is 360th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).