Cato Elementary School vs Cavanaugh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cato Elementary School
Sherwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Cavanaugh Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Cato Elementary School Sherwood, Arkansas | Cavanaugh Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 511 | #160 of 511 |
| National rank | #19575 of 50,301 | #22760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 56% |
| city | Sherwood | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cato Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 53.4).
- •Cato Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Cavanaugh Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Cato Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 71.9%).
- •Cavanaugh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.9).
- •Cato Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 303.
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 Cato Elementary School better than Cavanaugh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cato Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 53.4 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 Cato Elementary School and Cavanaugh Elementary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Sherwood and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cato Elementary School: 305. Cavanaugh Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cato Elementary School and Cavanaugh Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Cato Elementary School is 114th of 511 and Cavanaugh Elementary School is 160th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).