Carnahan El vs Thornton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnahan El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Thornton El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Carnahan El San Antonio, Texas | Thornton El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2410 of 4,686 | #1878 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29716 of 50,301 | #25602 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 528 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 43.3).
- •Thornton El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Thornton El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Thornton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 71.8%).
- •Carnahan El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Thornton El is the larger school with 573 students compared with 528.
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 Carnahan El better than Thornton El?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton El ranks higher (49.4 vs 43.3 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 Carnahan El and Thornton El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnahan El: 528. Thornton El: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnahan El and Thornton El rank in Texas?
Carnahan El is 2410th of 4,686 and Thornton El is 1878th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).