Alice Ponder El vs Lillian El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 9.4 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
Lillian El
Alvarado · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
309 students
| Measure | Alice Ponder El Mansfield, Texas | Lillian El Alvarado, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 4,686 | #2358 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20102 of 50,301 | #29334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 647 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Mansfield | Alvarado |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice Ponder El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 43.9).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Alice Ponder El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 76.1%).
- •Lillian El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.4).
- •Alice Ponder El is the larger school with 647 students compared with 309.
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 Lillian El?
On the Success Index (US), Alice Ponder El ranks higher (57.2 vs 43.9 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 Lillian El?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Alvarado in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice Ponder El: 647. Lillian El: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice Ponder El and Lillian El rank in Texas?
Alice Ponder El is 1295th of 4,686 and Lillian El is 2358th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).