Alice Ponder El vs Bess Race El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 22 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice Ponder El
Mansfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
647 students
Bess Race El
Crowley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
647 students
| Measure | Alice Ponder El Mansfield, Texas | Bess Race El Crowley, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 4,686 | #3201 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20102 of 50,301 | #35250 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 647 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| city | Mansfield | Crowley |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Ponder El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 35.0).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 79.9%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
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 Alice Ponder El better than Bess Race El?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Ponder El ranks higher (57.2 vs 35.0 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 Alice Ponder El and Bess Race El?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Crowley in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Ponder El: 647. Bess Race El: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Ponder El and Bess Race El rank in Texas?
Alice Ponder El is 1295th of 4,686 and Bess Race El is 3201st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).