Cathelene Thomas El vs Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 430 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cathelene Thomas El
Slaton · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
435 students
Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Cathelene Thomas El Slaton, Texas | Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2728 of 4,686 | #1812 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31917 of 50,301 | #24984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 435 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Slaton | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 40.0).
- •Cathelene Thomas El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 69.9%).
- •Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
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 Cathelene Thomas El better than Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy ranks higher (50.3 vs 40.0 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 Cathelene Thomas El and Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Slaton and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cathelene Thomas El: 435. Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cathelene Thomas El and Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy rank in Texas?
Cathelene Thomas El is 2728th of 4,686 and Jones Fine Arts / Dual Language Academy is 1812th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).