Carlisle El vs Thomas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
Thomas El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
687 students
| Measure | Carlisle El Plano, Texas | Thomas El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 4,686 | #3297 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6923 of 50,301 | #35883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 687 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 687 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 36% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 34.1).
- •Carlisle El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Carlisle El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 34%).
- •Carlisle El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 77%).
- •Thomas El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Thomas El is the larger school with 687 students compared with 436.
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 Carlisle El better than Thomas El?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle El ranks higher (76.6 vs 34.1 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 Carlisle El and Thomas El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle El: 436. Thomas El: 687. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle El and Thomas El rank in Texas?
Carlisle El is 408th of 4,686 and Thomas El is 3297th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).