Castle Hills El vs Independence El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Hills El
Lewisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students
Independence El
Lewisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
830 students
| Measure | Castle Hills El Lewisville, Texas | Independence El Lewisville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 4,686 | #1301 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1778 of 50,301 | #20129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 604 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 49% |
| city | Lewisville | Lewisville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 57.2).
- •Castle Hills El does better on math proficiency (83% vs 49%).
- •Castle Hills El does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Castle Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 45.4%).
- •Independence El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Independence El is the larger school with 830 students compared with 604.
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 Castle Hills El better than Independence El?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Hills El ranks higher (86.6 vs 57.2 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 Castle Hills El and Independence El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lewisville and Lewisville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Hills El: 604. Independence El: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Hills El and Independence El rank in Texas?
Castle Hills El is 89th of 4,686 and Independence El is 1301st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).