Catherine Bell El vs Paloma Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Bell El
Little Elm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Paloma Creek El
Aubrey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | Catherine Bell El Little Elm, Texas | Paloma Creek El Aubrey, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2575 of 4,686 | #2118 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30921 of 50,301 | #27570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 560 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Little Elm | Aubrey |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paloma Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 41.5).
- •Paloma Creek El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Paloma Creek El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Paloma Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Catherine Bell El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Catherine Bell El is the larger school with 560 students compared with 516.
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 Catherine Bell El better than Paloma Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Paloma Creek El ranks higher (46.5 vs 41.5 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 Catherine Bell El and Paloma Creek El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Little Elm and Aubrey in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catherine Bell El: 560. Paloma Creek El: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catherine Bell El and Paloma Creek El rank in Texas?
Catherine Bell El is 2575th of 4,686 and Paloma Creek El is 2118th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).