Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El vs Goldthwaite El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 426 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El
Alice · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
Goldthwaite El
Goldthwaite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
| Measure | Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El Alice, Texas | Goldthwaite El Goldthwaite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1968 of 4,686 | #409 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #26410 of 50,301 | #6935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 238 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Alice | Goldthwaite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goldthwaite El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 48.1).
- •Goldthwaite El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Goldthwaite El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Goldthwaite El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 90.3%).
- •Goldthwaite El does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.5).
- •Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El is the larger school with 238 students compared with 237.
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 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El better than Goldthwaite El?
On the Success Index (US), Goldthwaite El ranks higher (76.6 vs 48.1 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 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El and Goldthwaite El?
About 426 km in a straight line, between Alice and Goldthwaite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El: 238. Goldthwaite El: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El and Goldthwaite El rank in Texas?
Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco El is 1968th of 4,686 and Goldthwaite El is 409th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).