Edison El vs W E Chalmers El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
630 students
W E Chalmers El
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
703 students
| Measure | Edison El Gainesville, Texas | W E Chalmers El Gainesville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4044 of 4,686 | #3690 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41199 of 50,301 | #38576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 630 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W E Chalmers El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 25.8).
- •W E Chalmers El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 78.6%).
- •W E Chalmers El is the larger school with 703 students compared with 630.
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 Edison El better than W E Chalmers El?
On the Success Index (US), W E Chalmers El ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.8 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 Edison El and W E Chalmers El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison El: 630. W E Chalmers El: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison El and W E Chalmers El rank in Texas?
Edison El is 4044th of 4,686 and W E Chalmers El is 3690th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).