Big Springs El vs Dartmouth El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Springs El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
403 students
Dartmouth El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
425 students
| Measure | Big Springs El Garland, Texas | Dartmouth El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 4,686 | #1122 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12046 of 50,301 | #18037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 403 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| city | Garland | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Springs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 60.2).
- •Big Springs El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Big Springs El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 48.7%).
- •Big Springs El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •Dartmouth El is the larger school with 425 students compared with 403.
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 Big Springs El better than Dartmouth El?
On the Success Index (US), Big Springs El ranks higher (68.9 vs 60.2 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 Big Springs El and Dartmouth El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Garland and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Springs El: 403. Dartmouth El: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Springs El and Dartmouth El rank in Texas?
Big Springs El is 701st of 4,686 and Dartmouth El is 1122nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).