Forest Lane Academy vs Padron El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lane Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
Padron El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Forest Lane Academy Dallas, Texas | Padron El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3647 of 4,686 | #2887 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38199 of 50,301 | #32968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 53% |
| city | Dallas | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Padron El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 30.5).
- •Padron El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Padron El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Forest Lane Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Forest Lane Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
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 Forest Lane Academy better than Padron El?
On the Success Index (US), Padron El ranks higher (38.5 vs 30.5 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 Forest Lane Academy and Padron El?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lane Academy: 625. Padron El: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lane Academy and Padron El rank in Texas?
Forest Lane Academy is 3647th of 4,686 and Padron El is 2887th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).