Ambition Preparatory Charter School vs Van Winkle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Mississippi, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambition Preparatory Charter School
Jackson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
Van Winkle Elementary School
Jackson · Public other · Grades PK–PK
275 students
| Measure | Ambition Preparatory Charter School Jackson, Mississippi | Van Winkle Elementary School Jackson, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #421 of 427 | – |
| National rank | #50102 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 563 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Winkle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.9).
- •Ambition Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 563 students compared with 275.
- •Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Van Winkle Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ambition Preparatory Charter School better than Van Winkle Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ambition Preparatory Charter School and Van Winkle Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School: 563. Van Winkle Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambition Preparatory Charter School and Van Winkle Elementary School rank in Mississippi?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is 421st of 427 and Van Winkle Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).