Cora Spencer El vs Mary Lillard I S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 492 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora Spencer El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
653 students
Mary Lillard I S
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
740 students
| Measure | Cora Spencer El Grand Prairie, Texas | Mary Lillard I S Mansfield, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #461 of 4,686 | #178 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #7824 of 50,301 | #2287 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 653 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Mansfield |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.2 vs 75.4).
- •Mary Lillard I S does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Cora Spencer El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Mary Lillard I S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 34.9%).
- •Mary Lillard I S does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Mary Lillard I S is the larger school with 740 students compared with 653.
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 Cora Spencer El better than Mary Lillard I S?
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 Cora Spencer El and Mary Lillard I S?
About 492 m in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Mansfield in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora Spencer El: 653. Mary Lillard I S: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora Spencer El and Mary Lillard I S rank in Texas?
Cora Spencer El is 461st of 4,686 and Mary Lillard I S is 178th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).