Golden Rule vs L O Donald El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 765 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Rule
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
99 students
L O Donald El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
| Measure | Golden Rule Dallas, Texas | L O Donald El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 4,686 | #1777 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16173 of 50,301 | #24752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 99 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 69.5% | 62% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Rule scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 50.6).
- •Golden Rule does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 62%).
- •Golden Rule does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 49%).
- •Golden Rule does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Golden Rule does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.0).
- •L O Donald El is the larger school with 324 students compared with 99.
- •Golden Rule is a charter school while L O Donald 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 Golden Rule better than L O Donald El?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Rule ranks higher (62.9 vs 50.6 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 Golden Rule and L O Donald El?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Rule: 99. L O Donald El: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Rule and L O Donald El rank in Texas?
Golden Rule is 987th of 4,686 and L O Donald El is 1777th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).