Duff El vs James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duff El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
618 students
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
618 students
| Measure | Duff El Arlington, Texas | James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 4,686 | #3667 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10182 of 50,301 | #38333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 618 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 40% |
| city | Arlington | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duff El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 30.3).
- •Duff El does better on math proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Duff El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Duff El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 92.1%).
- •James Bowie Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.8).
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 Duff El better than James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Duff El ranks higher (71.6 vs 30.3 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 Duff El and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duff El: 618. James Bowie Fine Arts Academy: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duff El and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy rank in Texas?
Duff El is 591st of 4,686 and James Bowie Fine Arts Academy is 3667th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).