Life School Lancaster vs The Meadows El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life School Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
The Meadows El
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
| Measure | Life School Lancaster Lancaster, Texas | The Meadows El Desoto, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4434 of 4,686 | #3729 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #44911 of 50,301 | #38898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 455 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 40% |
| city | Lancaster | Desoto |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Meadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.5 vs 19.9).
- •The Meadows El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •The Meadows El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Life School Lancaster does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Life School Lancaster does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.8).
- •Life School Lancaster is the larger school with 455 students compared with 312.
- •Life School Lancaster is a charter school while The Meadows 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 Lancaster better than The Meadows El?
On the Success Index (US), The Meadows El ranks higher (29.5 vs 19.9 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 Lancaster and The Meadows El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Desoto in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life School Lancaster: 455. The Meadows El: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life School Lancaster and The Meadows El rank in Texas?
Life School Lancaster is 4434th of 4,686 and The Meadows El is 3729th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).