Barbara Jordan El vs John W Carpenter 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.
Barbara Jordan El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
John W Carpenter El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
| Measure | Barbara Jordan El Dallas, Texas | John W Carpenter El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3693 of 4,686 | #4498 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38587 of 50,301 | #45791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Jordan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 18.5).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •John W Carpenter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.6% vs 97.8%).
- •John W Carpenter El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Barbara Jordan El is the larger school with 492 students compared with 208.
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 Barbara Jordan El better than John W Carpenter El?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Jordan El ranks higher (29.9 vs 18.5 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 Barbara Jordan El and John W Carpenter El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Jordan El: 492. John W Carpenter El: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Jordan El and John W Carpenter El rank in Texas?
Barbara Jordan El is 3693rd of 4,686 and John W Carpenter El is 4498th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).