James and Margie Marion El vs Jenny Preston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James and Margie Marion El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
688 students
Jenny Preston El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
726 students
| Measure | James and Margie Marion El Allen, Texas | Jenny Preston El Allen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #294 of 4,686 | #85 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4835 of 50,301 | #1711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 688 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 688 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 88% |
| city | Allen | Allen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenny Preston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 80.3).
- •Jenny Preston El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 75%).
- •Jenny Preston El does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Jenny Preston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 18.8%).
- •James and Margie Marion El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Jenny Preston El is the larger school with 726 students compared with 688.
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 James and Margie Marion El better than Jenny Preston El?
On the Success Index (US), Jenny Preston El ranks higher (86.8 vs 80.3 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 James and Margie Marion El and Jenny Preston El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Allen and Allen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James and Margie Marion El: 688. Jenny Preston El: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James and Margie Marion El and Jenny Preston El rank in Texas?
James and Margie Marion El is 294th of 4,686 and Jenny Preston El is 85th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).