Forestridge El vs Jess Harben 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.
Forestridge El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
497 students
Jess Harben El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
394 students
| Measure | Forestridge El Dallas, Texas | Jess Harben El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3163 of 4,686 | #2022 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34954 of 50,301 | #26815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 497 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Dallas | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jess Harben El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 35.5).
- •Jess Harben El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Jess Harben El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Jess Harben El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 86.3%).
- •Jess Harben El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Forestridge El is the larger school with 497 students compared with 394.
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 Forestridge El better than Jess Harben El?
On the Success Index (US), Jess Harben El ranks higher (47.5 vs 35.5 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 Forestridge El and Jess Harben El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestridge El: 497. Jess Harben El: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestridge El and Jess Harben El rank in Texas?
Forestridge El is 3163rd of 4,686 and Jess Harben El is 2022nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).