Jefferson Elementary School vs Lisa Academy West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Lisa Academy West High School
Little Rock · Charter high · Grades 9–12
394 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Lisa Academy West High School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 511 | #177 of 276 |
| National rank | #6534 of 50,301 | #12022 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 32% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 35.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 76.1%).
- •Lisa Academy West High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.1).
- •Lisa Academy West High School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 359.
- •Jefferson Elementary School is a public school while Lisa Academy West High 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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Lisa Academy West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 35.8 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Lisa Academy West High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 359. Lisa Academy West High School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Lisa Academy West High School rank in Arkansas?
Jefferson Elementary School is 12th of 511 and Lisa Academy West High School is 177th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).