Homestead El vs STEM Academy at Polser El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
STEM Academy at Polser El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Homestead El Carrollton, Texas | STEM Academy at Polser El Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 4,686 | #1277 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6532 of 50,301 | #19824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 470 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 47% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 57.7).
- •Homestead El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Homestead El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Homestead El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 34.2%).
- •STEM Academy at Polser El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.8).
- •STEM Academy at Polser El is the larger school with 506 students compared with 470.
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 Homestead El better than STEM Academy at Polser El?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead El ranks higher (77.3 vs 57.7 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 Homestead El and STEM Academy at Polser El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead El: 470. STEM Academy at Polser El: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead El and STEM Academy at Polser El rank in Texas?
Homestead El is 376th of 4,686 and STEM Academy at Polser El is 1277th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).