Aikin El vs Forestridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aikin El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
Forestridge El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
497 students
| Measure | Aikin El Dallas, Texas | Forestridge El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3981 of 4,686 | #3163 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40559 of 50,301 | #34954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 449 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestridge El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 26.7).
- •Forestridge El does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Forestridge El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Aikin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 86.3%).
- •Forestridge El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.0).
- •Forestridge El is the larger school with 497 students compared with 449.
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 Aikin El better than Forestridge El?
On the Success Index (US), Forestridge El ranks higher (35.5 vs 26.7 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 Aikin El and Forestridge El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aikin El: 449. Forestridge El: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aikin El and Forestridge El rank in Texas?
Aikin El is 3981st of 4,686 and Forestridge El is 3163rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).