Castleberry El vs Joy James Academy of Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castleberry El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
754 students
Joy James Academy of Leadership
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Castleberry El Fort Worth, Texas | Joy James Academy of Leadership Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3488 of 4,686 | #3770 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37139 of 50,301 | #39130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castleberry El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 29.1).
- •Castleberry El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Castleberry El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Castleberry El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 91.5%).
- •Joy James Academy of Leadership does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Castleberry El is the larger school with 754 students compared with 471.
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 Castleberry El better than Joy James Academy of Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Castleberry El ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.1 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 Castleberry El and Joy James Academy of Leadership?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castleberry El: 754. Joy James Academy of Leadership: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castleberry El and Joy James Academy of Leadership rank in Texas?
Castleberry El is 3488th of 4,686 and Joy James Academy of Leadership is 3770th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).