Academy at Carrie F Thomas vs Walker Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy at Carrie F Thomas
North Richland Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Walker Creek El
North Richland Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Academy at Carrie F Thomas North Richland Hills, Texas | Walker Creek El North Richland Hills, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1966 of 4,686 | #816 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26403 of 50,301 | #13743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 586 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | North Richland Hills | North Richland Hills |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 48.1).
- •Walker Creek El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Walker Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Walker Creek El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •Academy at Carrie F Thomas is the larger school with 586 students compared with 458.
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 Academy at Carrie F Thomas better than Walker Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Creek El ranks higher (66.6 vs 48.1 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 Academy at Carrie F Thomas and Walker Creek El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between North Richland Hills and North Richland Hills in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Carrie F Thomas: 586. Walker Creek El: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Carrie F Thomas and Walker Creek El rank in Texas?
Academy at Carrie F Thomas is 1966th of 4,686 and Walker Creek El is 816th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).