Barbara Walker El vs Johnson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Walker El
Heartland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
709 students
Johnson El
Forney · Public elementary · Grades K–4
655 students
| Measure | Barbara Walker El Heartland, Texas | Johnson El Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2782 of 4,686 | #304 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32226 of 50,301 | #5031 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 709 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 76% |
| city | Heartland | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 39.5).
- •Johnson El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 43%).
- •Johnson El does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •Johnson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Johnson El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.2).
- •Barbara Walker El is the larger school with 709 students compared with 655.
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 Walker El better than Johnson El?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson El ranks higher (79.9 vs 39.5 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 Walker El and Johnson El?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Heartland and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Walker El: 709. Johnson El: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Walker El and Johnson El rank in Texas?
Barbara Walker El is 2782nd of 4,686 and Johnson El is 304th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).