Central Elementary School vs Evening Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 341 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Forrest City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
713 students
Evening Star Elementary School
Bentonville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
716 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Forrest City, Arkansas | Evening Star Elementary School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 2 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 511 | #59 of 511 |
| National rank | #50277 of 50,301 | #13892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 713 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 29.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Forrest City | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evening Star Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 2.0).
- •Evening Star Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 100%).
- •Evening Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 29.7).
- •Evening Star Elementary School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 713.
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 Central Elementary School better than Evening Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Evening Star Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 2.0 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 Central Elementary School and Evening Star Elementary School?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Forrest City and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 713. Evening Star Elementary School: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Evening Star Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 511th of 511 and Evening Star Elementary School is 59th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).