Mary Lou Dodson El vs Nesmith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Lou Dodson El
Lavon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Nesmith El
Lavon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Mary Lou Dodson El Lavon, Texas | Nesmith El Lavon, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2481 of 4,686 | #1183 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30238 of 50,301 | #18792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Lavon | Lavon |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nesmith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 42.6).
- •Nesmith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 58.9%).
- •Nesmith El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.9).
- •Mary Lou Dodson El is the larger school with 626 students compared with 511.
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 Mary Lou Dodson El better than Nesmith El?
On the Success Index (US), Nesmith El ranks higher (59.1 vs 42.6 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 Mary Lou Dodson El and Nesmith El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lavon and Lavon in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Lou Dodson El: 626. Nesmith El: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Lou Dodson El and Nesmith El rank in Texas?
Mary Lou Dodson El is 2481st of 4,686 and Nesmith El is 1183rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).