Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center vs Life School Lancaster
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
402 students
Life School Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center Desoto, Texas | Life School Lancaster Lancaster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4434 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #44911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 402 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Desoto | Lancaster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life School Lancaster does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 87.3%).
- •Life School Lancaster does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 21.2).
- •Life School Lancaster is the larger school with 455 students compared with 402.
- •Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center is a public school while Life School Lancaster is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center better than Life School Lancaster?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center and Life School Lancaster?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Desoto and Lancaster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center: 402. Life School Lancaster: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center and Life School Lancaster rank in Texas?
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center is unranked and Life School Lancaster is 4434th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).