Celia Hays El vs Mary Lou Dodson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Celia Hays El
Rockwall · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
613 students
Mary Lou Dodson El
Lavon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Celia Hays El Rockwall, Texas | Mary Lou Dodson El Lavon, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 4,686 | #2481 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4883 of 50,301 | #30238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Rockwall | Lavon |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Celia Hays El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 42.6).
- •Celia Hays El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 58.9%).
- •Celia Hays El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Mary Lou Dodson El is the larger school with 626 students compared with 613.
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 Celia Hays El better than Mary Lou Dodson El?
On the Success Index (US), Celia Hays El ranks higher (80.2 vs 42.6 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 Celia Hays El and Mary Lou Dodson El?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Rockwall and Lavon in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Celia Hays El: 613. Mary Lou Dodson El: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Celia Hays El and Mary Lou Dodson El rank in Texas?
Celia Hays El is 296th of 4,686 and Mary Lou Dodson El is 2481st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).