Bobby G Lester Elementary School vs Cato Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Cato Elementary School
Sherwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
| Measure | Bobby G Lester Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Cato Elementary School Sherwood, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 511 | #114 of 511 |
| National rank | #27353 of 50,301 | #19575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Jacksonville | Sherwood |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cato Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 46.7).
- •Cato Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Cato Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 60.7%).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.9).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 305.
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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School better than Cato Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cato Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School and Cato Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Sherwood in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School: 421. Cato Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby G Lester Elementary School and Cato Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is 245th of 511 and Cato Elementary School is 114th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).