Dyess El vs Ward El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyess El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Ward El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Dyess El Abilene, Texas | Ward El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1817 of 4,686 | #1790 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25030 of 50,301 | #24858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.2 vs 50.5).
- •Dyess El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Ward El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Ward El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 66%).
- •Ward El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Dyess El is the larger school with 621 students compared with 502.
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 Dyess El better than Ward 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 Dyess El and Ward El?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dyess El: 621. Ward El: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dyess El and Ward El rank in Texas?
Dyess El is 1817th of 4,686 and Ward El is 1790th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).