Gaston Elementary School vs Thompson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students
Thompson Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Gaston Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Thompson Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 699 | #581 of 699 |
| National rank | #23390 of 50,301 | #41960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 290 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 24.6).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 81.3%).
- •Gaston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.6).
- •Gaston Elementary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 288.
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 Gaston Elementary School better than Thompson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Elementary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 24.6 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 Gaston Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Elementary School: 290. Thompson Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gaston Elementary School is 265th of 699 and Thompson Elementary School is 581st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).