Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy vs Wakefield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.5 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
Wakefield Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
| Measure | Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Little Rock, Arkansas | Wakefield Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 511 | #425 of 511 |
| National rank | #45712 of 50,301 | #41553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,252 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 1,252 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wakefield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 18.6).
- •Wakefield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 99.8%).
- •Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.0).
- •Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is the larger school with 1,252 students compared with 493.
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 Wakefield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wakefield Elementary School ranks higher (25.3 vs 18.6 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 Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy and Wakefield Elementary School?
About 2.5 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. Wakefield Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy and Wakefield Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is 466th of 511 and Wakefield Elementary School is 425th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).