H D Staples El vs Plum Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H D Staples El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Plum Creek El
Joshua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | H D Staples El Joshua, Texas | Plum Creek El Joshua, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1849 of 4,686 | #1262 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25305 of 50,301 | #19668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 406 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| city | Joshua | Joshua |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 49.8).
- •Plum Creek El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Plum Creek El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Plum Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 58.1%).
- •H D Staples El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Plum Creek El is the larger school with 446 students compared with 406.
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 H D Staples El better than Plum Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Creek El ranks higher (57.9 vs 49.8 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 H D Staples El and Plum Creek El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Joshua and Joshua in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H D Staples El: 406. Plum Creek El: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H D Staples El and Plum Creek El rank in Texas?
H D Staples El is 1849th of 4,686 and Plum Creek El is 1262nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).