Austin El vs Tatum El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
Tatum El
Tatum · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
306 students
| Measure | Austin El Mesquite, Texas | Tatum El Tatum, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 4,686 | #1136 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23373 of 50,301 | #18230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Mesquite | Tatum |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tatum El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 52.5).
- •Tatum El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Tatum El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Tatum El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 66.3%).
- •Austin El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
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 Austin El better than Tatum El?
On the Success Index (US), Tatum El ranks higher (60.0 vs 52.5 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 Austin El and Tatum El?
About 201 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Tatum in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 306. Tatum El: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Tatum El rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1644th of 4,686 and Tatum El is 1136th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).