Forest Heights STEM Academy vs J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Heights STEM Academy
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
777 students
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
779 students
| Measure | Forest Heights STEM Academy Little Rock, Arkansas | J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 511 | #450 of 511 |
| National rank | #14634 of 50,301 | #44220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 777 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 66% | – |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 21.0).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 99.6%).
- •J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 777.
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 Forest Heights STEM Academy better than J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Heights STEM Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 21.0 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 Forest Heights STEM Academy and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Heights STEM Academy: 777. J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Heights STEM Academy and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School rank in Arkansas?
Forest Heights STEM Academy is 70th of 511 and J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is 450th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).