Gladys Polk El vs Jim Cullen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 264 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Polk El
Richwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
Jim Cullen El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Gladys Polk El Richwood, Texas | Jim Cullen El Kyle, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1142 of 4,686 | #94 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #18266 of 50,301 | #1867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Richwood | Kyle |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Cullen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 59.9).
- •Jim Cullen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 54.8%).
- •Jim Cullen El does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
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 Gladys Polk El better than Jim Cullen El?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Cullen El ranks higher (86.4 vs 59.9 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 Gladys Polk El and Jim Cullen El?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Richwood and Kyle in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Polk El: 396. Jim Cullen El: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Polk El and Jim Cullen El rank in Texas?
Gladys Polk El is 1142nd of 4,686 and Jim Cullen El is 94th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).