Buckner Preparatory vs C A Tatum JR El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Preparatory
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
443 students
C A Tatum JR El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Buckner Preparatory Dallas, Texas | C A Tatum JR El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4657 of 4,686 | #3607 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48826 of 50,301 | #37858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 99.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C A Tatum JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 12.1).
- •Buckner Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.3% vs 99.5%).
- •C A Tatum JR El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.3).
- •Buckner Preparatory is the larger school with 443 students compared with 415.
- •Buckner Preparatory is a charter school while C A Tatum JR El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Buckner Preparatory better than C A Tatum JR El?
On the Success Index (US), C A Tatum JR El ranks higher (31.0 vs 12.1 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 Buckner Preparatory and C A Tatum JR El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Preparatory: 443. C A Tatum JR El: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Preparatory and C A Tatum JR El rank in Texas?
Buckner Preparatory is 4657th of 4,686 and C A Tatum JR El is 3607th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).