Donald Lewis Hisle vs Jim Plain El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald Lewis Hisle
Leander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Jim Plain El
Leander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | Donald Lewis Hisle Leander, Texas | Jim Plain El Leander, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 4,686 | #1010 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1779 of 50,301 | #16528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 44% |
| city | Leander | Leander |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald Lewis Hisle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 62.4).
- •Donald Lewis Hisle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 23.9%).
- •Jim Plain El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
- •Jim Plain El is the larger school with 704 students compared with 530.
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 Donald Lewis Hisle better than Jim Plain El?
On the Success Index (US), Donald Lewis Hisle ranks higher (86.6 vs 62.4 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 Donald Lewis Hisle and Jim Plain El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Leander and Leander in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald Lewis Hisle: 530. Jim Plain El: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald Lewis Hisle and Jim Plain El rank in Texas?
Donald Lewis Hisle is 90th of 4,686 and Jim Plain El is 1010th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).