Root Elementary School vs University Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 315 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Root Elementary School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
University Heights Elementary School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
446 students
| Measure | Root Elementary School Fayetteville, Arkansas | University Heights Elementary School Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 511 | #324 of 511 |
| National rank | #4792 of 50,301 | #33464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 445 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Fayetteville | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Root Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 37.8).
- •Root Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 80.5%).
- •University Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.5).
- •University Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 445.
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 Root Elementary School better than University Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Root Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 37.8 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 Root Elementary School and University Heights Elementary School?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Root Elementary School: 445. University Heights Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Root Elementary School and University Heights Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Root Elementary School is 6th of 511 and University Heights Elementary School is 324th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).