Central Elementary School vs James R. Tate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
James R. Tate Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas | James R. Tate Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 511 | #379 of 511 |
| National rank | #38457 of 50,301 | #37418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 466 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| city | Van Buren | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R. Tate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 30.1).
- •James R. Tate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •James R. Tate Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 76.3%).
- •James R. Tate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.6).
- •Central Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 459.
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 James R. Tate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James R. Tate Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 30.1 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 James R. Tate Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 466. James R. Tate Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and James R. Tate Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 393rd of 511 and James R. Tate Elementary School is 379th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).