John Arredondo El vs Smith 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.
John Arredondo El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
Smith El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | John Arredondo El Richmond, Texas | Smith El Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 4,686 | #1695 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20593 of 50,301 | #23865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 678 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Arredondo El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 51.9).
- •John Arredondo El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •John Arredondo El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •John Arredondo El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 76.2%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.4).
- •John Arredondo El is the larger school with 678 students compared with 307.
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 John Arredondo El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), John Arredondo El ranks higher (56.5 vs 51.9 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 John Arredondo El and Smith El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Arredondo El: 678. Smith El: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Arredondo El and Smith El rank in Texas?
John Arredondo El is 1348th of 4,686 and Smith El is 1695th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).