David L Walker Elt vs Sidney H Poynter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David L Walker Elt
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Sidney H Poynter
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | David L Walker Elt Fort Worth, Texas | Sidney H Poynter Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4414 of 4,686 | #3261 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44585 of 50,301 | #35669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sidney H Poynter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 20.4).
- •Sidney H Poynter does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Sidney H Poynter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Sidney H Poynter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Sidney H Poynter does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.0).
- •David L Walker Elt is the larger school with 434 students compared with 418.
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 L Walker Elt better than Sidney H Poynter?
On the Success Index (US), Sidney H Poynter ranks higher (34.4 vs 20.4 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 David L Walker Elt and Sidney H Poynter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David L Walker Elt: 434. Sidney H Poynter: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David L Walker Elt and Sidney H Poynter rank in Texas?
David L Walker Elt is 4414th of 4,686 and Sidney H Poynter is 3261st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).