John W Armstrong El vs Vernal Lister El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Armstrong El
Sachse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
724 students
Vernal Lister El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
| Measure | John W Armstrong El Sachse, Texas | Vernal Lister El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #878 of 4,686 | #2680 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14591 of 50,301 | #31628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 724 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| city | Sachse | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John W Armstrong El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 40.5).
- •John W Armstrong El does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •John W Armstrong El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •John W Armstrong El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 79.4%).
- •Vernal Lister El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •John W Armstrong El is the larger school with 724 students compared with 586.
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 W Armstrong El better than Vernal Lister El?
On the Success Index (US), John W Armstrong El ranks higher (65.3 vs 40.5 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 John W Armstrong El and Vernal Lister El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Sachse and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Armstrong El: 724. Vernal Lister El: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Armstrong El and Vernal Lister El rank in Texas?
John W Armstrong El is 878th of 4,686 and Vernal Lister El is 2680th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).