Foster El vs Lakeway El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 272 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
Lakeway El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
| Measure | Foster El Arlington, Texas | Lakeway El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3580 of 4,686 | #107 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37665 of 50,301 | #1986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 75% |
| city | Arlington | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeway El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 31.3).
- •Lakeway El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 33%).
- •Lakeway El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 34%).
- •Lakeway El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 84.7%).
- •Foster El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
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 Foster El better than Lakeway El?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeway El ranks higher (86.1 vs 31.3 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 Foster El and Lakeway El?
About 272 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El: 524. Lakeway El: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El and Lakeway El rank in Texas?
Foster El is 3580th of 4,686 and Lakeway El is 107th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).