Carson El vs Forest Ridge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 321 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson El
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Forest Ridge
College Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
489 students
| Measure | Carson El Decatur, Texas | Forest Ridge College Station, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2367 of 4,686 | #497 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29375 of 50,301 | #8443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 489 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| city | Decatur | College Station |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 43.8).
- •Forest Ridge does better on math proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Forest Ridge does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Forest Ridge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 42.3%).
- •Forest Ridge does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
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 Carson El better than Forest Ridge?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge ranks higher (74.2 vs 43.8 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 Carson El and Forest Ridge?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Decatur and College Station in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson El: 489. Forest Ridge: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson El and Forest Ridge rank in Texas?
Carson El is 2367th of 4,686 and Forest Ridge is 497th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).