Edwin J Kiest El vs Larry G Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Larry G Smith El
Mesqute · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
681 students
| Measure | Edwin J Kiest El Dallas, Texas | Larry G Smith El Mesqute, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2623 of 4,686 | #2827 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31257 of 50,301 | #32562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 535 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| city | Dallas | Mesqute |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edwin J Kiest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 39.1).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Larry G Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 96.3%).
- •Edwin J Kiest El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Larry G Smith El is the larger school with 681 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 Larry G Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Edwin J Kiest El ranks higher (41.0 vs 39.1 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 Larry G Smith El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Mesqute in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edwin J Kiest El: 535. Larry G Smith El: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edwin J Kiest El and Larry G Smith El rank in Texas?
Edwin J Kiest El is 2623rd of 4,686 and Larry G Smith El is 2827th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).