Fine Arts Academy vs Norman-Sims El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fine Arts Academy
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
274 students
Norman-Sims El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Fine Arts Academy Fort Worth, Texas | Norman-Sims El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 4,686 | #2544 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8013 of 50,301 | #30713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 274 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Fort Worth | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fine Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 41.9).
- •Fine Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Fine Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 95.3%).
- •Norman-Sims El does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
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 Fine Arts Academy better than Norman-Sims El?
On the Success Index (US), Fine Arts Academy ranks higher (74.9 vs 41.9 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 Fine Arts Academy and Norman-Sims El?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fine Arts Academy: 274. Norman-Sims El: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fine Arts Academy and Norman-Sims El rank in Texas?
Fine Arts Academy is 470th of 4,686 and Norman-Sims El is 2544th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).