Burgin El vs Foster El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgin El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
561 students
Foster El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
| Measure | Burgin El Arlington, Texas | Foster El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3803 of 4,686 | #3580 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39307 of 50,301 | #37665 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 561 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 28.8).
- •Burgin El does better on math proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Foster El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Foster El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 90.7%).
- •Burgin El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Burgin El is the larger school with 561 students compared with 524.
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 Burgin El better than Foster El?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.8 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 Burgin El and Foster El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burgin El: 561. Foster El: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burgin El and Foster El rank in Texas?
Burgin El is 3803rd of 4,686 and Foster El is 3580th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).