Howard Elementary School vs Tilles Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 962 m 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
Tilles Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Tilles Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 511 | #386 of 511 |
| National rank | #43966 of 50,301 | #37984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tilles Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 21.4).
- •Tilles Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Tilles Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Tilles Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Tilles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.9).
- •Tilles Elementary School is the larger school with 343 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 Tilles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tilles Elementary School ranks higher (30.9 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 Tilles Elementary School?
About 962 m in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary School: 299. Tilles Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary School and Tilles Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Howard Elementary School is 448th of 511 and Tilles Elementary School is 386th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).