Creekside Middle School vs Elm Tree Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Middle School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
635 students
Elm Tree Elementary School
Bentonville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
583 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle School Bentonville, Arkansas | Elm Tree Elementary School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 211 | #29 of 511 |
| National rank | #3063 of 15,369 | #9433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 635 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 73% |
| city | Bentonville | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elm Tree Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 71.3).
- •Elm Tree Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Elm Tree Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Elm Tree Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 27.7%).
- •Creekside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.1).
- •Creekside Middle School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 583.
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 Creekside Middle School better than Elm Tree Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elm Tree Elementary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 71.3 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 Creekside Middle School and Elm Tree Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bentonville and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle School: 635. Elm Tree Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle School and Elm Tree Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Creekside Middle School is 24th of 211 and Elm Tree Elementary School is 29th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).