Life School Red Oak vs Shackelford El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Life School Red Oak
Red Oak · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,045 students
Shackelford El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Life School Red Oak Red Oak, Texas | Shackelford El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2452 of 4,686 | #638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29971 of 50,301 | #10976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,045 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| city | Red Oak | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shackelford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 43.0).
- •Shackelford El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Shackelford El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Shackelford El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 56%).
- •Shackelford El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 23.2).
- •Life School Red Oak is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 452.
- •Life School Red Oak is a charter school while Shackelford 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 Red Oak better than Shackelford El?
On the Success Index (US), Shackelford El ranks higher (70.5 vs 43.0 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 Red Oak and Shackelford El?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Red Oak and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life School Red Oak: 1,045. Shackelford El: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life School Red Oak and Shackelford El rank in Texas?
Life School Red Oak is 2452nd of 4,686 and Shackelford El is 638th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).