Burgess El vs Sheppard Afb El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
345 students
Sheppard Afb El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | Burgess El Wichita Falls, Texas | Sheppard Afb El Wichita Falls, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4279 of 4,686 | #440 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43203 of 50,301 | #7420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 345 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| city | Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheppard Afb El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 22.6).
- •Sheppard Afb El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Sheppard Afb El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Sheppard Afb El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Burgess El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
- •Burgess El is the larger school with 345 students compared with 312.
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 Burgess El better than Sheppard Afb El?
On the Success Index (US), Sheppard Afb El ranks higher (75.9 vs 22.6 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 Burgess El and Sheppard Afb El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgess El: 345. Sheppard Afb El: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgess El and Sheppard Afb El rank in Texas?
Burgess El is 4279th of 4,686 and Sheppard Afb El is 440th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).