Anderson El vs Thornton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students
Thornton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
849 students
| Measure | Anderson El Arlington, Texas | Thornton El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3922 of 4,686 | #4358 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40129 of 50,301 | #44137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 426 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 33% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 21.2).
- •Anderson El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 33%).
- •Thornton El does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Anderson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 93.5%).
- •Anderson El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Thornton El is the larger school with 849 students compared with 426.
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 Anderson El better than Thornton El?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson El ranks higher (27.4 vs 21.2 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 Anderson El and Thornton El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson El: 426. Thornton El: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson El and Thornton El rank in Texas?
Anderson El is 3922nd of 4,686 and Thornton El is 4358th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).