Crouch El vs Thornton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crouch El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
516 students
Thornton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
849 students
| Measure | Crouch El Grand Prairie, Texas | Thornton El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3525 of 4,686 | #4358 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37336 of 50,301 | #44137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 516 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 33% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crouch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 21.2).
- •Crouch El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Crouch El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 26%).
- •Crouch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 93.5%).
- •Crouch El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Thornton El is the larger school with 849 students compared with 516.
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 Crouch El better than Thornton El?
On the Success Index (US), Crouch El ranks higher (31.8 vs 21.2 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 Crouch El and Thornton El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crouch El: 516. Thornton El: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crouch El and Thornton El rank in Texas?
Crouch El is 3525th of 4,686 and Thornton El is 4358th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).