James L Burrell El vs Joe M Pirtle El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James L Burrell El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Joe M Pirtle El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
| Measure | James L Burrell El Temple, Texas | Joe M Pirtle El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 4,686 | #869 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8395 of 50,301 | #14466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 466 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James L Burrell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 65.5).
- •James L Burrell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 40.3%).
- •James L Burrell El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •Joe M Pirtle El is the larger school with 575 students compared with 466.
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 L Burrell El better than Joe M Pirtle El?
On the Success Index (US), James L Burrell El ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.5 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 L Burrell El and Joe M Pirtle El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James L Burrell El: 466. Joe M Pirtle El: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James L Burrell El and Joe M Pirtle El rank in Texas?
James L Burrell El is 491st of 4,686 and Joe M Pirtle El is 869th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).