Northwood Hills El vs Risd Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Hills El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
563 students
Risd Acad
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
731 students
| Measure | Northwood Hills El Dallas, Texas | Risd Acad Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2310 of 4,686 | #4194 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29009 of 50,301 | #42379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 563 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 23.9).
- •Northwood Hills El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Northwood Hills El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Northwood Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 96.2%).
- •Northwood Hills El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Risd Acad is the larger school with 731 students compared with 563.
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 Northwood Hills El better than Risd Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Hills El ranks higher (44.4 vs 23.9 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 Northwood Hills El and Risd Acad?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Hills El: 563. Risd Acad: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Hills El and Risd Acad rank in Texas?
Northwood Hills El is 2310th of 4,686 and Risd Acad is 4194th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).