Fitzgerald El vs West El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzgerald El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students
West El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students
| Measure | Fitzgerald El Arlington, Texas | West El Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1550 of 4,686 | #1328 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22556 of 50,301 | #20369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 451 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| city | Arlington | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 53.7).
- •West El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •West El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •West El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 83.6%).
- •Fitzgerald El does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.8).
- •West El is the larger school with 607 students compared with 451.
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 Fitzgerald El better than West El?
On the Success Index (US), West El ranks higher (56.9 vs 53.7 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 Fitzgerald El and West El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fitzgerald El: 451. West El: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fitzgerald El and West El rank in Texas?
Fitzgerald El is 1550th of 4,686 and West El is 1328th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).