Northrich El vs Prairie Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northrich El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Prairie Creek El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
304 students
| Measure | Northrich El Richardson, Texas | Prairie Creek El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2393 of 4,686 | #4 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29607 of 50,301 | #124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 509 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 92% |
| city | Richardson | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 43.5).
- •Prairie Creek El does better on math proficiency (92% vs 46%).
- •Prairie Creek El does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 38%).
- •Prairie Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 65.2%).
- •Prairie Creek El does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Northrich El is the larger school with 509 students compared with 304.
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 Northrich El better than Prairie Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek El ranks higher (94.7 vs 43.5 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 Northrich El and Prairie Creek El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richardson and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northrich El: 509. Prairie Creek El: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northrich El and Prairie Creek El rank in Texas?
Northrich El is 2393rd of 4,686 and Prairie Creek El is 4th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).