David and Lynda Olson El vs James and Margie Marion El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David and Lynda Olson El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
678 students
James and Margie Marion El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
| Measure | David and Lynda Olson El Allen, Texas | James and Margie Marion El Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #291 of 4,686 | #294 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4758 of 50,301 | #4835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 678 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.4 vs 80.3).
- •David and Lynda Olson El does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •David and Lynda Olson El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •James and Margie Marion El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 20.1%).
- •James and Margie Marion El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •James and Margie Marion El is the larger school with 688 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 David and Lynda Olson El better than James and Margie Marion El?
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 David and Lynda Olson El and James and Margie Marion El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David and Lynda Olson El: 678. James and Margie Marion El: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David and Lynda Olson El and James and Margie Marion El rank in Texas?
David and Lynda Olson El is 291st of 4,686 and James and Margie Marion El is 294th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).