Criswell El vs Griffin El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Criswell El
Forney · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
549 students
Griffin El
Forney · Public elementary · Grades K–4
717 students
| Measure | Criswell El Forney, Texas | Griffin El Forney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 4,686 | #1747 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21431 of 50,301 | #24462 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 549 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Forney | Forney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Criswell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 51.0).
- •Griffin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 64.1%).
- •Criswell El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.7).
- •Griffin El is the larger school with 717 students compared with 549.
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 Criswell El better than Griffin El?
On the Success Index (US), Criswell El ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.0 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 Criswell El and Griffin El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Forney and Forney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Criswell El: 549. Griffin El: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Criswell El and Griffin El rank in Texas?
Criswell El is 1418th of 4,686 and Griffin El is 1747th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).