Caldwell El vs Southgate STEM El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 869 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Southgate STEM El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
| Measure | Caldwell El Garland, Texas | Southgate STEM El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3930 of 4,686 | #3840 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40197 of 50,301 | #39492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 422 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate STEM El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 27.3).
- •Southgate STEM El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 94.8%).
- •Southgate STEM El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Southgate STEM El is the larger school with 431 students compared with 422.
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 Caldwell El better than Southgate STEM El?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate STEM El ranks higher (28.6 vs 27.3 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 Caldwell El and Southgate STEM El?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell El: 422. Southgate STEM El: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell El and Southgate STEM El rank in Texas?
Caldwell El is 3930th of 4,686 and Southgate STEM El is 3840th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).