Atwood McDonald El vs John T White 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.
Atwood McDonald El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
John T White El
Fort Worth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
| Measure | Atwood McDonald El Fort Worth, Texas | John T White El Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4218 of 4,686 | #4460 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42606 of 50,301 | #45220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 261 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atwood McDonald El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 19.4).
- •Atwood McDonald El does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Atwood McDonald El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Atwood McDonald El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 95.1%).
- •John T White El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •John T White El is the larger school with 369 students compared with 261.
- •Atwood McDonald El is a public school while John T White El 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 Atwood McDonald El better than John T White El?
On the Success Index (US), Atwood McDonald El ranks higher (23.5 vs 19.4 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 Atwood McDonald El and John T White El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atwood McDonald El: 261. John T White El: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atwood McDonald El and John T White El rank in Texas?
Atwood McDonald El is 4218th of 4,686 and John T White El is 4460th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).