Jim and Betty Hughes El vs R Steve Folsom El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim and Betty Hughes El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
839 students
R Steve Folsom El
Prosper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
| Measure | Jim and Betty Hughes El McKinney, Texas | R Steve Folsom El Prosper, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #249 of 4,686 | #236 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4113 of 50,301 | #3856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 839 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | McKinney | Prosper |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.6 vs 82.1).
- •Jim and Betty Hughes El does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •R Steve Folsom El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 8.2%).
- •R Steve Folsom El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Jim and Betty Hughes El is the larger school with 839 students compared with 611.
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 Jim and Betty Hughes El better than R Steve Folsom El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jim and Betty Hughes El and R Steve Folsom El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between McKinney and Prosper in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim and Betty Hughes El: 839. R Steve Folsom El: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim and Betty Hughes El and R Steve Folsom El rank in Texas?
Jim and Betty Hughes El is 249th of 4,686 and R Steve Folsom El is 236th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).