Life School Carrollton vs Sheffield El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life School Carrollton
Carrollton · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Sheffield El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | Life School Carrollton Carrollton, Texas | Sheffield El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2707 of 4,686 | #4548 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31809 of 50,301 | #46448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 283 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Carrollton | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life School Carrollton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 17.3).
- •Life School Carrollton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 81.2%).
- •Sheffield El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.6).
- •Sheffield El is the larger school with 658 students compared with 283.
- •Life School Carrollton is a charter school while Sheffield El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Life School Carrollton better than Sheffield El?
On the Success Index (US), Life School Carrollton ranks higher (40.2 vs 17.3 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 Life School Carrollton and Sheffield El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life School Carrollton: 283. Sheffield El: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life School Carrollton and Sheffield El rank in Texas?
Life School Carrollton is 2707th of 4,686 and Sheffield El is 4548th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).