Goodman El vs Shackelford El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodman El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
Shackelford El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Goodman El Arlington, Texas | Shackelford El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3277 of 4,686 | #638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35786 of 50,301 | #10976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 452 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| city | Arlington | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shackelford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 34.2).
- •Shackelford El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Shackelford El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Shackelford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 91.2%).
- •Goodman El does better on students per teacher (11.3 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 Goodman El better than Shackelford El?
On the Success Index (US), Shackelford El ranks higher (70.5 vs 34.2 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 Goodman El and Shackelford El?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodman El: 452. Shackelford El: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodman El and Shackelford El rank in Texas?
Goodman El is 3277th of 4,686 and Shackelford El is 638th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).