A G Elder El vs H D Staples El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 806 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A G Elder El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
H D Staples El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | A G Elder El Joshua, Texas | H D Staples El Joshua, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1677 of 4,686 | #1849 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23735 of 50,301 | #25305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 670 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 51% |
| city | Joshua | Joshua |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A G Elder El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 49.8).
- •A G Elder El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •A G Elder El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 58.1%).
- •H D Staples El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •A G Elder El is the larger school with 670 students compared with 406.
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 G Elder El better than H D Staples El?
On the Success Index (US), A G Elder El ranks higher (52.0 vs 49.8 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 A G Elder El and H D Staples El?
About 806 m in a straight line, between Joshua and Joshua in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A G Elder El: 670. H D Staples El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A G Elder El and H D Staples El rank in Texas?
A G Elder El is 1677th of 4,686 and H D Staples El is 1849th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).