Chisholm Trail El vs Thomas Arnold El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Trail El
Belton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
766 students
Thomas Arnold El
Salado · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,073 students
| Measure | Chisholm Trail El Belton, Texas | Thomas Arnold El Salado, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2484 of 4,686 | #1006 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30275 of 50,301 | #16487 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 766 | 1,073 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 1,073 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 53% |
| city | Belton | Salado |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Arnold El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 42.5).
- •Thomas Arnold El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 40%).
- •Thomas Arnold El does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Thomas Arnold El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 57.7%).
- •Chisholm Trail El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Thomas Arnold El is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 766.
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 Chisholm Trail El better than Thomas Arnold El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Arnold El ranks higher (62.5 vs 42.5 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 Chisholm Trail El and Thomas Arnold El?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Belton and Salado in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Trail El: 766. Thomas Arnold El: 1,073. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Trail El and Thomas Arnold El rank in Texas?
Chisholm Trail El is 2484th of 4,686 and Thomas Arnold El is 1006th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).