Des Arc Elementary School vs Forest Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Des Arc Elementary School
Des Arc · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
379 students
Forest Park Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
| Measure | Des Arc Elementary School Des Arc, Arkansas | Forest Park Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #81 of 511 | #10 of 511 |
| National rank | #15906 of 50,301 | #6083 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Des Arc | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 63.3).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 74.1%).
- •Des Arc Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.0).
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 Des Arc Elementary School better than Forest Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 63.3 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 Des Arc Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Des Arc and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Des Arc Elementary School: 379. Forest Park Elementary School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Des Arc Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Des Arc Elementary School is 81st of 511 and Forest Park Elementary School is 10th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).