Barbara Walker El vs Opal Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
Opal Smith El
Crandall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
682 students
| Measure | Barbara Walker El Heartland, Texas | Opal Smith El Crandall, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2782 of 4,686 | #2787 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32226 of 50,301 | #32270 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 709 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Heartland | Crandall |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.5 vs 39.5).
- •Opal Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 66.4%).
- •Opal Smith El does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.2).
- •Barbara Walker El is the larger school with 709 students compared with 682.
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 Opal Smith El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barbara Walker El and Opal Smith El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Heartland and Crandall in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Walker El: 709. Opal Smith El: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Walker El and Opal Smith El rank in Texas?
Barbara Walker El is 2782nd of 4,686 and Opal Smith El is 2787th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).