Forest Heights STEM Academy vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.8 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
Jefferson Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Forest Heights STEM Academy Little Rock, Arkansas | Jefferson Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 511 | #12 of 511 |
| National rank | #14634 of 50,301 | #6534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 777 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 65.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 55.2%).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.1).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 359.
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 Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 65.2 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 Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Heights STEM Academy: 777. Jefferson Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Heights STEM Academy and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Forest Heights STEM Academy is 70th of 511 and Jefferson Elementary School is 12th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).