Cora Thomas El vs Manford Williams El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora Thomas El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
Manford Williams El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
683 students
| Measure | Cora Thomas El Richmond, Texas | Manford Williams El Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1430 of 4,686 | #667 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21570 of 50,301 | #11474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 678 | 683 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 683 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manford Williams El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 55.1).
- •Manford Williams El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Manford Williams El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Cora Thomas El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 47.4%).
- •Cora Thomas El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.0).
- •Manford Williams El is the larger school with 683 students compared with 678.
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 Thomas El better than Manford Williams El?
On the Success Index (US), Manford Williams El ranks higher (69.8 vs 55.1 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 Cora Thomas El and Manford Williams El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora Thomas El: 678. Manford Williams El: 683. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora Thomas El and Manford Williams El rank in Texas?
Cora Thomas El is 1430th of 4,686 and Manford Williams El is 667th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).