Riverside East Elementary School vs Riverside West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside East Elementary School
Caraway · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
147 students
Riverside West Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
300 students
| Measure | Riverside East Elementary School Caraway, Arkansas | Riverside West Elementary School Lake City, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 511 | #49 of 511 |
| National rank | #24157 of 50,301 | #12763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 147 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Caraway | Lake City |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 51.5).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Riverside West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 73.5%).
- •Riverside East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.3).
- •Riverside West Elementary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 147.
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 Riverside East Elementary School better than Riverside West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside West Elementary School ranks higher (68.0 vs 51.5 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 Riverside East Elementary School and Riverside West Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Caraway and Lake City in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverside East Elementary School: 147. Riverside West Elementary School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverside East Elementary School and Riverside West Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Riverside East Elementary School is 189th of 511 and Riverside West Elementary School is 49th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).