Don Whitt El vs John W Armstrong El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Whitt El
Sachse · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
728 students
John W Armstrong El
Sachse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
724 students
| Measure | Don Whitt El Sachse, Texas | John W Armstrong El Sachse, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 4,686 | #878 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2600 of 50,301 | #14591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 728 | 724 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 724 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Sachse | Sachse |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Whitt El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 65.3).
- •Don Whitt El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Don Whitt El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Don Whitt El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 41.2%).
- •Don Whitt El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.1).
- •Don Whitt El is the larger school with 728 students compared with 724.
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 Don Whitt El better than John W Armstrong El?
On the Success Index (US), Don Whitt El ranks higher (84.6 vs 65.3 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 Don Whitt El and John W Armstrong El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Sachse and Sachse in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Whitt El: 728. John W Armstrong El: 724. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Whitt El and John W Armstrong El rank in Texas?
Don Whitt El is 145th of 4,686 and John W Armstrong El is 878th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).