Bowie El vs Thomas Tolbert El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 729 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
Thomas Tolbert El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Bowie El Harlingen, Texas | Thomas Tolbert El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2813 of 4,686 | #3216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32456 of 50,301 | #35356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Harlingen | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 34.9).
- •Bowie El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 98.5%).
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 Thomas Tolbert El?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie El ranks higher (39.2 vs 34.9 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 Thomas Tolbert El?
About 729 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie El: 335. Thomas Tolbert El: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie El and Thomas Tolbert El rank in Texas?
Bowie El is 2813th of 4,686 and Thomas Tolbert El is 3216th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).