Jenny Preston El vs Jesse McGowen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jenny Preston El
Allen · Public elementary · Grades K–6
726 students
Jesse McGowen El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Jenny Preston El Allen, Texas | Jesse McGowen El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 4,686 | #798 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1711 of 50,301 | #13493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 726 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 61% |
| city | Allen | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jenny Preston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 66.9).
- •Jenny Preston El does better on math proficiency (88% vs 61%).
- •Jenny Preston El does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Jenny Preston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 36.5%).
- •Jesse McGowen El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Jenny Preston El is the larger school with 726 students compared with 570.
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 Jenny Preston El better than Jesse McGowen El?
On the Success Index (US), Jenny Preston El ranks higher (86.8 vs 66.9 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 Jenny Preston El and Jesse McGowen El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Allen and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jenny Preston El: 726. Jesse McGowen El: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jenny Preston El and Jesse McGowen El rank in Texas?
Jenny Preston El is 85th of 4,686 and Jesse McGowen El is 798th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).