Barton El vs Lively El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
848 students
Lively El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
| Measure | Barton El Irving, Texas | Lively El Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3891 of 4,686 | #4203 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39896 of 50,301 | #42505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 848 | 794 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| city | Irving | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.7).
- •Barton El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Barton El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Lively El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 88.3%).
- •Lively El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Barton El is the larger school with 848 students compared with 794.
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 Barton El better than Lively El?
On the Success Index (US), Barton El ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.7 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 Barton El and Lively El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Irving and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton El: 848. Lively El: 794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton El and Lively El rank in Texas?
Barton El is 3891st of 4,686 and Lively El is 4203rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).