Johns El vs Thornton El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 931 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johns El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students
Thornton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
849 students
| Measure | Johns El Arlington, Texas | Thornton El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3697 of 4,686 | #4358 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #38614 of 50,301 | #44137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 560 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johns El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 21.2).
- •Johns El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Johns El does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •Thornton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 93.6%).
- •Johns El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Thornton El is the larger school with 849 students compared with 560.
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 Johns El better than Thornton El?
On the Success Index (US), Johns El ranks higher (29.9 vs 21.2 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 Johns El and Thornton El?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johns El: 560. Thornton El: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johns El and Thornton El rank in Texas?
Johns El is 3697th of 4,686 and Thornton El is 4358th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).