Pecan Creek El vs Stephens El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pecan Creek El
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
Stephens El
Shady Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Pecan Creek El Denton, Texas | Stephens El Shady Shores, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 4,686 | #1085 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16121 of 50,301 | #17618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| city | Denton | Shady Shores |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pecan Creek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 60.9).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Stephens El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Pecan Creek El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47% vs 63.3%).
- •Stephens El does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.1).
- •Pecan Creek El is the larger school with 656 students compared with 422.
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 Pecan Creek El better than Stephens El?
On the Success Index (US), Pecan Creek El ranks higher (63.0 vs 60.9 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 Pecan Creek El and Stephens El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Denton and Shady Shores in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pecan Creek El: 656. Stephens El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pecan Creek El and Stephens El rank in Texas?
Pecan Creek El is 982nd of 4,686 and Stephens El is 1085th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).