Spradling Elementary School vs Sutton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spradling Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
Sutton Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Spradling Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Sutton Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #433 of 511 | #403 of 511 |
| National rank | #42460 of 50,301 | #39089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 307 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 307 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 23.8).
- •Spradling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 94.5%).
- •Sutton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.2).
- •Sutton Elementary School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 307.
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 Spradling Elementary School better than Sutton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sutton Elementary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 23.8 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 Spradling Elementary School and Sutton Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spradling Elementary School: 307. Sutton Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spradling Elementary School and Sutton Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Spradling Elementary School is 433rd of 511 and Sutton Elementary School is 403rd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).