Key El vs Short El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
391 students
Short El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
| Measure | Key El Arlington, Texas | Short El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2430 of 4,686 | #3826 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29820 of 50,301 | #39425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 391 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 29% |
| city | Arlington | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 28.7).
- •Key El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 29%).
- •Key El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 30%).
- •Key El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 82.5%).
- •Key El does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Short El is the larger school with 406 students compared with 391.
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 Key El better than Short El?
On the Success Index (US), Key El ranks higher (43.2 vs 28.7 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 Key El and Short El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key El: 391. Short El: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key El and Short El rank in Texas?
Key El is 2430th of 4,686 and Short El is 3826th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).