Decatur Northside Elementary vs Gravette Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Northside Elementary
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
278 students
Gravette Upper Elementary
Gravette · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
480 students
| Measure | Decatur Northside Elementary Decatur, Arkansas | Gravette Upper Elementary Gravette, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 511 | #184 of 511 |
| National rank | #36565 of 50,301 | #24049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 278 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| city | Decatur | Gravette |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gravette Upper Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 33.0).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 100%).
- •Decatur Northside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.2).
- •Gravette Upper Elementary is the larger school with 480 students compared with 278.
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 Decatur Northside Elementary better than Gravette Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gravette Upper Elementary ranks higher (51.6 vs 33.0 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 Decatur Northside Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Gravette in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Northside Elementary: 278. Gravette Upper Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Northside Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Decatur Northside Elementary is 367th of 511 and Gravette Upper Elementary is 184th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).