Adams El vs Atherton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
743 students
Atherton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
| Measure | Adams El Arlington, Texas | Atherton El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3497 of 4,686 | #3298 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37187 of 50,301 | #35892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 743 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atherton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 32.0).
- •Atherton El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Adams El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Atherton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 90.2%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Adams El is the larger school with 743 students compared with 474.
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 Adams El better than Atherton El?
On the Success Index (US), Atherton El ranks higher (34.0 vs 32.0 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 Adams El and Atherton El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams El: 743. Atherton El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams El and Atherton El rank in Texas?
Adams El is 3497th of 4,686 and Atherton El is 3298th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).