Pirrung El vs Smith El
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.
Pirrung El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Smith El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Pirrung El Mesquite, Texas | Smith El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 4,686 | #2638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33450 of 50,301 | #31349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 37.8).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 81.8%).
- •Pirrung El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Smith El is the larger school with 533 students compared with 407.
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 Pirrung El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Smith El ranks higher (40.9 vs 37.8 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 Pirrung El and Smith El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pirrung El: 407. Smith El: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pirrung El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Pirrung El is 2950th of 4,686 and Smith El is 2638th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).