Katherine Stephens El vs Norma Dorsey El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Stephens El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
Norma Dorsey El
Rowlett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
| Measure | Katherine Stephens El Rowlett, Texas | Norma Dorsey El Rowlett, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2391 of 4,686 | #1516 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29589 of 50,301 | #22313 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 496 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Rowlett | Rowlett |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norma Dorsey El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 43.5).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Norma Dorsey El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 76.2%).
- •Katherine Stephens El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.3).
- •Norma Dorsey El is the larger school with 571 students compared with 496.
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 Katherine Stephens El better than Norma Dorsey El?
On the Success Index (US), Norma Dorsey El ranks higher (54.1 vs 43.5 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 Katherine Stephens El and Norma Dorsey El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Rowlett and Rowlett in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Stephens El: 496. Norma Dorsey El: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Stephens El and Norma Dorsey El rank in Texas?
Katherine Stephens El is 2391st of 4,686 and Norma Dorsey El is 1516th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).