Frederick Douglass El vs Rufus C Burleson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Rufus C Burleson El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass El Dallas, Texas | Rufus C Burleson El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4619 of 4,686 | #4422 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47737 of 50,301 | #44689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 28% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rufus C Burleson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 14.8).
- •Rufus C Burleson El does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Rufus C Burleson El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Frederick Douglass El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 97.7%).
- •Frederick Douglass El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.2).
- •Rufus C Burleson El is the larger school with 472 students compared with 453.
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 Frederick Douglass El better than Rufus C Burleson El?
On the Success Index (US), Rufus C Burleson El ranks higher (20.3 vs 14.8 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 Frederick Douglass El and Rufus C Burleson El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass El: 453. Rufus C Burleson El: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass El and Rufus C Burleson El rank in Texas?
Frederick Douglass El is 4619th of 4,686 and Rufus C Burleson El is 4422nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).