Fountain Lake Elementary vs University Heights School of Medical Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 255 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Lake Elementary
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
491 students
University Heights School of Medical Arts
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
491 students
| Measure | Fountain Lake Elementary Hot Springs, Arkansas | University Heights School of Medical Arts Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 511 | #419 of 511 |
| National rank | #23030 of 50,301 | #40552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 491 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| city | Hot Springs | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 26.8).
- •Fountain Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Fountain Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Fountain Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 81.5%).
- •Fountain Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
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 Fountain Lake Elementary better than University Heights School of Medical Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Lake Elementary ranks higher (53.0 vs 26.8 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 Fountain Lake Elementary and University Heights School of Medical Arts?
About 255 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Lake Elementary: 491. University Heights School of Medical Arts: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Lake Elementary and University Heights School of Medical Arts rank in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake Elementary is 168th of 511 and University Heights School of Medical Arts is 419th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).