Park Elementary School vs Rector Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 381 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Rector Elementary School
Rector · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
| Measure | Park Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Rector Elementary School Rector, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #454 of 511 | #304 of 511 |
| National rank | #44615 of 50,301 | #31830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 387 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| city | Fort Smith | Rector |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rector Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 20.4).
- •Rector Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Rector Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Rector Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 89.9%).
- •Rector Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.4).
- •Rector Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 387.
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 Park Elementary School better than Rector Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rector Elementary School ranks higher (40.2 vs 20.4 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 Park Elementary School and Rector Elementary School?
About 381 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Rector in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Elementary School: 387. Rector Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Elementary School and Rector Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Park Elementary School is 454th of 511 and Rector Elementary School is 304th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).