Forest Park Elementary School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Jefferson Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 511 | #12 of 511 |
| National rank | #6083 of 50,301 | #6534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (78.1 vs 77.3).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Forest Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 35.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.0).
- •Forest Park Elementary School is the larger school with 379 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 Park Elementary School better than Jefferson Elementary 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 Forest Park Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary School: 379. Jefferson Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Forest Park Elementary School is 10th of 511 and Jefferson Elementary School is 12th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).