Jesse McGowen El vs Lois Lindsey El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse McGowen El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Lois Lindsey El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
792 students
| Measure | Jesse McGowen El McKinney, Texas | Lois Lindsey El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #798 of 4,686 | #370 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13493 of 50,301 | #6430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 570 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| city | McKinney | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lois Lindsey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 66.9).
- •Lois Lindsey El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Lois Lindsey El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Lois Lindsey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 36.5%).
- •Jesse McGowen El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Lois Lindsey El is the larger school with 792 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 Jesse McGowen El better than Lois Lindsey El?
On the Success Index (US), Lois Lindsey El ranks higher (77.5 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 Jesse McGowen El and Lois Lindsey El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between McKinney and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse McGowen El: 570. Lois Lindsey El: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse McGowen El and Lois Lindsey El rank in Texas?
Jesse McGowen El is 798th of 4,686 and Lois Lindsey El is 370th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).