Bowie El vs Tarver El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Corsicana · Public elementary · Grades K–4
494 students
Tarver El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
| Measure | Bowie El Corsicana, Texas | Tarver El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2596 of 4,686 | #642 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31050 of 50,301 | #11131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| city | Corsicana | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 41.3).
- •Tarver El does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Tarver El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Tarver El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 59.1%).
- •Tarver El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.6).
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 Bowie El better than Tarver El?
On the Success Index (US), Tarver El ranks higher (70.3 vs 41.3 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 Bowie El and Tarver El?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Corsicana and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 494. Tarver El: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Tarver El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 2596th of 4,686 and Tarver El is 642nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).