Nichols El vs Sparks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nichols El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Sparks El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Nichols El Frisco, Texas | Sparks El Frisco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #133 of 4,686 | #87 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2448 of 50,301 | #1767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 635 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Frisco | Frisco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sparks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 85.0).
- •Nichols El does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Nichols El does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Nichols El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.1% vs 7.3%).
- •Sparks El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •Nichols El is the larger school with 635 students compared with 531.
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 Nichols El better than Sparks El?
On the Success Index (US), Sparks El ranks higher (86.7 vs 85.0 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 Nichols El and Sparks El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Frisco and Frisco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nichols El: 635. Sparks El: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nichols El and Sparks El rank in Texas?
Nichols El is 133rd of 4,686 and Sparks El is 87th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).