Foster El vs Short 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.
Foster El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
524 students
Short El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
| Measure | Foster El Arlington, Texas | Short El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3580 of 4,686 | #3826 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37665 of 50,301 | #39425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 524 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 28.7).
- •Foster El does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Foster El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Short El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 84.7%).
- •Short El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Foster El is the larger school with 524 students compared with 406.
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 Short El?
On the Success Index (US), Foster El ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.7 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 Foster El and Short El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster El: 524. Short El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster El and Short El rank in Texas?
Foster El is 3580th of 4,686 and Short El is 3826th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).