Chenal Elementary School vs Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chenal Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
448 students
| Measure | Chenal Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School Palestine, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 511 | #273 of 511 |
| National rank | #6622 of 50,301 | #29475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 50% |
| city | Little Rock | Palestine |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chenal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 43.7).
- •Chenal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 50%).
- •Chenal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Chenal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 99.3%).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
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 Chenal Elementary School better than Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chenal Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 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 Chenal Elementary School and Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Palestine in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chenal Elementary School: 448. Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chenal Elementary School and Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Chenal Elementary School is 14th of 511 and Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is 273rd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).