McNair El vs Ryan El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNair El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
Ryan El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | McNair El Denton, Texas | Ryan El Denton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 4,686 | #802 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16048 of 50,301 | #13520 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 599 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Denton | Denton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ryan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 63.1).
- •McNair El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Ryan El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Ryan El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.3).
- •McNair El is the larger school with 599 students compared with 551.
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 McNair El better than Ryan El?
On the Success Index (US), Ryan El ranks higher (66.9 vs 63.1 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 McNair El and Ryan El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Denton and Denton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNair El: 599. Ryan El: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNair El and Ryan El rank in Texas?
McNair El is 980th of 4,686 and Ryan El is 802nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).