Pirrung El vs Thompson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 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
Thompson El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
| Measure | Pirrung El Mesquite, Texas | Thompson El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2950 of 4,686 | #3620 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33450 of 50,301 | #37983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 407 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pirrung El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 30.9).
- •Pirrung El does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Pirrung El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Pirrung El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 84.4%).
- •Pirrung El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Thompson El is the larger school with 540 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 Thompson El?
On the Success Index (US), Pirrung El ranks higher (37.8 vs 30.9 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 Pirrung El and Thompson El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pirrung El: 407. Thompson El: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pirrung El and Thompson El rank in Texas?
Pirrung El is 2950th of 4,686 and Thompson El is 3620th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).