A+ Academy El vs Richard Lagow El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A+ Academy El
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
888 students
Richard Lagow El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | A+ Academy El Dallas, Texas | Richard Lagow El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4537 of 4,686 | #2780 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46314 of 50,301 | #32209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 888 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 888 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Lagow El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 17.5).
- •Richard Lagow El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Richard Lagow El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •A+ Academy El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Richard Lagow El does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 20.2).
- •A+ Academy El is the larger school with 888 students compared with 415.
- •A+ Academy El is a charter school while Richard Lagow El 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 A+ Academy El better than Richard Lagow El?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Lagow El ranks higher (39.6 vs 17.5 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 A+ Academy El and Richard Lagow El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A+ Academy El: 888. Richard Lagow El: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A+ Academy El and Richard Lagow El rank in Texas?
A+ Academy El is 4537th of 4,686 and Richard Lagow El is 2780th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).