Overton El vs West Rusk El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton El
Overton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
West Rusk El
New London · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
216 students
| Measure | Overton El Overton, Texas | West Rusk El New London, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3302 of 4,686 | #2400 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35923 of 50,301 | #29630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 256 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Overton | New London |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Rusk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 34.0).
- •Overton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 79.2%).
- •West Rusk El does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •Overton El is the larger school with 256 students compared with 216.
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 Overton El better than West Rusk El?
On the Success Index (US), West Rusk El ranks higher (43.5 vs 34.0 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 Overton El and West Rusk El?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Overton and New London in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overton El: 256. West Rusk El: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overton El and West Rusk El rank in Texas?
Overton El is 3302nd of 4,686 and West Rusk El is 2400th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).