Ellen Smith Elementary School vs Richland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 205 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
Richland Elementary School
West Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
462 students
| Measure | Ellen Smith Elementary School Conway, Arkansas | Richland Elementary School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 511 | #257 of 511 |
| National rank | #24122 of 50,301 | #28199 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 461 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Conway | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 45.6).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Ellen Smith Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 99.8%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Richland Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
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 Ellen Smith Elementary School better than Richland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 45.6 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 Ellen Smith Elementary School and Richland Elementary School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Conway and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellen Smith Elementary School: 461. Richland Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellen Smith Elementary School and Richland Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Ellen Smith Elementary School is 187th of 511 and Richland Elementary School is 257th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).