Elmdale Elementary School vs Southwest Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmdale Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Southwest Junior High School
Springdale · Public other · Grades 8–9
694 students
| Measure | Elmdale Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas | Southwest Junior High School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #410 of 511 | – |
| National rank | #39629 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 510 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Southwest Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Southwest Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Southwest Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.6).
- •Southwest Junior High School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 510.
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 Elmdale Elementary School better than Southwest Junior High School?
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 Elmdale Elementary School and Southwest Junior High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmdale Elementary School: 510. Southwest Junior High School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmdale Elementary School and Southwest Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Elmdale Elementary School is 410th of 511 and Southwest Junior High School is unranked among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).