McRae Elementary School vs Root Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McRae Elementary School
Searcy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
445 students
Root Elementary School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
| Measure | McRae Elementary School Searcy, Arkansas | Root Elementary School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #144 of 511 | #6 of 511 |
| National rank | #21328 of 50,301 | #4792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| city | Searcy | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Root Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 55.5).
- •Root Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Root Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Root Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 60.4%).
- •Root Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.3).
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 McRae Elementary School better than Root Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Root Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 55.5 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 McRae Elementary School and Root Elementary School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Searcy and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McRae Elementary School: 445. Root Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McRae Elementary School and Root Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
McRae Elementary School is 144th of 511 and Root Elementary School is 6th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).