Fields El vs Larson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 740 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fields El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Larson El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
443 students
| Measure | Fields El McAllen, Texas | Larson El Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3387 of 4,686 | #3408 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36498 of 50,301 | #36598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 443 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | McAllen | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.1 vs 33.0).
- •Fields El does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Fields El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Larson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 89.6%).
- •Larson El does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.7).
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 Fields El better than Larson El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fields El and Larson El?
About 740 km in a straight line, between McAllen and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fields El: 443. Larson El: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fields El and Larson El rank in Texas?
Fields El is 3387th of 4,686 and Larson El is 3408th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).