Charles A Gill El vs Shands El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles A Gill El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Shands El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
| Measure | Charles A Gill El Dallas, Texas | Shands El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2387 of 4,686 | #2467 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29570 of 50,301 | #30117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | Dallas | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.5 vs 42.8).
- •Charles A Gill El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Charles A Gill El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Shands El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 95.7%).
- •Shands El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.4).
- •Charles A Gill El is the larger school with 630 students compared with 567.
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 Charles A Gill El better than Shands El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles A Gill El and Shands El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Gill El: 630. Shands El: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Gill El and Shands El rank in Texas?
Charles A Gill El is 2387th of 4,686 and Shands El is 2467th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).