Bobby G Lester Elementary School vs Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.4 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
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Little Rock · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
156 students
| Measure | Bobby G Lester Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 511 | #44 of 211 |
| National rank | #27353 of 50,301 | #4392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 421 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Jacksonville | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 46.7).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 67.9%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.2).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 156.
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School is a public school while Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy ranks higher (64.9 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 Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School: 421. Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby G Lester Elementary School and Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy rank in Arkansas?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is 245th of 511 and Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is 44th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).