Back El vs Northlake El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Back El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Northlake El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
| Measure | Back El Rowlett, Texas | Northlake El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1429 of 4,686 | #2506 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21563 of 50,301 | #30433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| city | Rowlett | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Back El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 42.3).
- •Back El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Back El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Back El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 85.6%).
- •Back El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.4).
- •Northlake El is the larger school with 526 students compared with 402.
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 Back El better than Northlake El?
On the Success Index (US), Back El ranks higher (55.1 vs 42.3 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 Back El and Northlake El?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rowlett and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Back El: 402. Northlake El: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Back El and Northlake El rank in Texas?
Back El is 1429th of 4,686 and Northlake El is 2506th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).