J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School vs Malvern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
779 students
Malvern Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
781 students
| Measure | J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School Little Rock, Arkansas | Malvern Elementary School Malvern, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 511 | #396 of 511 |
| National rank | #44220 of 50,301 | #38766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 779 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Little Rock | Malvern |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malvern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 21.0).
- •Malvern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 99.6%).
- •J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.0).
- •Malvern Elementary School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 779.
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 J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School better than Malvern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Malvern Elementary School ranks higher (29.7 vs 21.0 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 J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School and Malvern Elementary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Malvern in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School: 779. Malvern Elementary School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School and Malvern Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is 450th of 511 and Malvern Elementary School is 396th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).