Edwin J Kiest El vs George W Truett El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edwin J Kiest El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
George W Truett El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
987 students
| Measure | Edwin J Kiest El Dallas, Texas | George W Truett El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2623 of 4,686 | #4605 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31257 of 50,301 | #47576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 987 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 987 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin J Kiest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 15.1).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 25%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •George W Truett El is the larger school with 987 students compared with 535.
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 Edwin J Kiest El better than George W Truett El?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin J Kiest El ranks higher (41.0 vs 15.1 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 Edwin J Kiest El and George W Truett El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin J Kiest El: 535. George W Truett El: 987. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin J Kiest El and George W Truett El rank in Texas?
Edwin J Kiest El is 2623rd of 4,686 and George W Truett El is 4605th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).