Atherton El vs Gerard El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 52 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
Gerard El
Cleburne · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
474 students
| Measure | Atherton El Arlington, Texas | Gerard El Cleburne, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3298 of 4,686 | #1270 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35892 of 50,301 | #19778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 474 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Arlington | Cleburne |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gerard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 34.0).
- •Gerard El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Gerard El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Gerard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Atherton El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
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 Gerard El?
On the Success Index (US), Gerard El ranks higher (57.7 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 Gerard El?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Cleburne in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atherton El: 474. Gerard El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atherton El and Gerard El rank in Texas?
Atherton El is 3298th of 4,686 and Gerard El is 1270th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).