Howard Elementary School vs Riverside West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 361 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
Riverside West Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
300 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Riverside West Elementary School Lake City, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 511 | #49 of 511 |
| National rank | #43966 of 50,301 | #12763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 299 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| city | Fort Smith | Lake City |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 21.4).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 92.3%).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.9).
- •Riverside West Elementary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 299.
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 Riverside West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside West Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 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 Riverside West Elementary School?
About 361 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Lake City in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary School: 299. Riverside West Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary School and Riverside West Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Howard Elementary School is 448th of 511 and Riverside West Elementary School is 49th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).