Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton
Carrollton · Charter other · Grades PK–12
579 students
Thompson El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton Carrollton, Texas | Thompson El Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2178 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #28123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 579 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 74.2%).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.2).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is the larger school with 579 students compared with 531.
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is a charter school while Thompson El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton better than Thompson El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton and Thompson El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton: 579. Thompson El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is unranked and Thompson El is 2178th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).