Atherton El vs Farrell El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atherton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
Farrell El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
591 students
| Measure | Atherton El Arlington, Texas | Farrell El Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3298 of 4,686 | #2369 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35892 of 50,301 | #29381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 474 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Arlington | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farrell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 34.0).
- •Farrell El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Farrell El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Farrell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 86.7%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Farrell El is the larger school with 591 students compared with 474.
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 Atherton El better than Farrell El?
On the Success Index (US), Farrell El ranks higher (43.8 vs 34.0 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 Atherton El and Farrell El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 474. Farrell El: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and Farrell El rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 3298th of 4,686 and Farrell El is 2369th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).