Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy vs Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,252 students
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock
Little Rock · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
754 students
| Measure | Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Little Rock, Arkansas | Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 511 | #471 of 511 |
| National rank | #45712 of 50,301 | #46218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,252 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.6 vs 17.7).
- •Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 754.
- •Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is a public school while Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy better than Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy and Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy: 1,252. Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy and Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock rank in Arkansas?
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is 466th of 511 and Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock is 471st of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).