Jackson El vs Shepard El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
705 students
Shepard El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Jackson El Plano, Texas | Shepard El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2461 of 4,686 | #186 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30033 of 50,301 | #3055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 705 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepard El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 42.9).
- •Shepard El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Shepard El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Shepard El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 73%).
- •Shepard El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Jackson El is the larger school with 705 students compared with 400.
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 Jackson El better than Shepard El?
On the Success Index (US), Shepard El ranks higher (83.7 vs 42.9 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 Jackson El and Shepard El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson El: 705. Shepard El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson El and Shepard El rank in Texas?
Jackson El is 2461st of 4,686 and Shepard El is 186th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).