Kensett Elementary School vs McRae Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensett Elementary School
Kensett · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students
McRae Elementary School
Searcy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
445 students
| Measure | Kensett Elementary School Kensett, Arkansas | McRae Elementary School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 511 | #144 of 511 |
| National rank | #41141 of 50,301 | #21328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 294 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| city | Kensett | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McRae Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 25.9).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 90.1%).
- •Kensett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.3).
- •McRae Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 294.
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 Kensett Elementary School better than McRae Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McRae Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 25.9 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 Kensett Elementary School and McRae Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Kensett and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensett Elementary School: 294. McRae Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensett Elementary School and McRae Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Kensett Elementary School is 423rd of 511 and McRae Elementary School is 144th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).