Howard Elementary School vs Institute for the Creative Arts School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Institute for the Creative Arts School
Fort Smith · Charter high · Grades 9–12
49 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Institute for the Creative Arts School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #448 of 511 | – |
| National rank | #43966 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 299 | 49 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 49 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 3.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Institute for the Creative Arts School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 21.4).
- •Institute for the Creative Arts School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 92.3%).
- •Institute for the Creative Arts School does better on students per teacher (3.8 vs 19.9).
- •Howard Elementary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 49.
- •Howard Elementary School is a public school while Institute for the Creative Arts School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Howard Elementary School better than Institute for the Creative Arts School?
On the Success Index (US), Institute for the Creative Arts School ranks higher (68.5 vs 21.4 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 Howard Elementary School and Institute for the Creative Arts School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary School: 299. Institute for the Creative Arts School: 49. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary School and Institute for the Creative Arts School rank in Arkansas?
Howard Elementary School is 448th of 511 and Institute for the Creative Arts School is unranked among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).