Kensett Elementary School vs Sidney Deener Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.7 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
Sidney Deener Elementary School
Searcy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
421 students
| Measure | Kensett Elementary School Kensett, Arkansas | Sidney Deener Elementary School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 511 | #291 of 511 |
| National rank | #41141 of 50,301 | #30444 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 294 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| city | Kensett | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney Deener Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 25.9).
- •Sidney Deener Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Sidney Deener Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Sidney Deener Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 90.1%).
- •Kensett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.1).
- •Sidney Deener Elementary School is the larger school with 421 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 Sidney Deener Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney Deener Elementary School ranks higher (42.3 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 Sidney Deener Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Kensett and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensett Elementary School: 294. Sidney Deener Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensett Elementary School and Sidney Deener Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Kensett Elementary School is 423rd of 511 and Sidney Deener Elementary School is 291st of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).