Fred Douglass vs West Side El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Douglass
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
577 students
West Side El
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
| Measure | Fred Douglass Jacksonville, Texas | West Side El Jacksonville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3615 of 4,686 | #4079 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37941 of 50,301 | #41421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 577 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Douglass scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 25.5).
- •Fred Douglass does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Fred Douglass does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Fred Douglass does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Fred Douglass is the larger school with 577 students compared with 381.
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 Fred Douglass better than West Side El?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Douglass ranks higher (30.9 vs 25.5 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 Fred Douglass and West Side El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Douglass: 577. West Side El: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Douglass and West Side El rank in Texas?
Fred Douglass is 3615th of 4,686 and West Side El is 4079th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).