Calico Rock Elementary School vs Shirley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calico Rock Elementary School
Calico Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
Shirley Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
169 students
| Measure | Calico Rock Elementary School Calico Rock, Arkansas | Shirley Elementary School Shirley, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 511 | #264 of 511 |
| National rank | #29433 of 50,301 | #28758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 171 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Calico Rock | Shirley |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shirley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 43.7).
- •Calico Rock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Shirley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Shirley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Calico Rock Elementary School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 169.
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 Calico Rock Elementary School better than Shirley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shirley Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 43.7 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 Calico Rock Elementary School and Shirley Elementary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Calico Rock and Shirley in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calico Rock Elementary School: 171. Shirley Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calico Rock Elementary School and Shirley Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Calico Rock Elementary School is 272nd of 511 and Shirley Elementary School is 264th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).