Emeline Carpenter El vs Thomas J Rusk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emeline Carpenter El
Nacogdoches · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Thomas J Rusk El
Nacogdoches · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Emeline Carpenter El Nacogdoches, Texas | Thomas J Rusk El Nacogdoches, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4639 of 4,686 | #2284 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48283 of 50,301 | #28817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 359 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| city | Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas J Rusk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 13.5).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 92.2%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Thomas J Rusk El is the larger school with 422 students compared with 359.
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 Emeline Carpenter El better than Thomas J Rusk El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J Rusk El ranks higher (44.7 vs 13.5 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 Emeline Carpenter El and Thomas J Rusk El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Nacogdoches and Nacogdoches in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emeline Carpenter El: 359. Thomas J Rusk El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emeline Carpenter El and Thomas J Rusk El rank in Texas?
Emeline Carpenter El is 4639th of 4,686 and Thomas J Rusk El is 2284th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).