George Washington Carver El vs Handley STEM El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Washington Carver El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Handley STEM El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
563 students
| Measure | George Washington Carver El Garland, Texas | Handley STEM El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3550 of 4,686 | #3902 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37483 of 50,301 | #39966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 640 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George Washington Carver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 27.7).
- •George Washington Carver El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Handley STEM El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
- •George Washington Carver El is the larger school with 640 students compared with 563.
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 George Washington Carver El better than Handley STEM El?
On the Success Index (US), George Washington Carver El ranks higher (31.6 vs 27.7 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 George Washington Carver El and Handley STEM El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Washington Carver El: 640. Handley STEM El: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Washington Carver El and Handley STEM El rank in Texas?
George Washington Carver El is 3550th of 4,686 and Handley STEM El is 3902nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).