Emerson El vs Forest Trail El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 664 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Forest Trail El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Emerson El Amarillo, Texas | Forest Trail El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1871 of 4,686 | #2 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25500 of 50,301 | #74 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 84% |
| city | Amarillo | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.3 vs 49.5).
- •Forest Trail El does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 50%).
- •Forest Trail El does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.7).
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 Emerson El better than Forest Trail El?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Trail El ranks higher (95.3 vs 49.5 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 Emerson El and Forest Trail El?
About 664 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson El: 500. Forest Trail El: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson El and Forest Trail El rank in Texas?
Emerson El is 1871st of 4,686 and Forest Trail El is 2nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).