Purcell El vs Stafford El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purcell El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
Stafford El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Purcell El Abilene, Texas | Stafford El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3764 of 4,686 | #4441 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39084 of 50,301 | #45002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 537 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purcell El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 19.8).
- •Purcell El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Purcell El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Purcell El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 85.4%).
- •Purcell El is the larger school with 537 students compared with 473.
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 Purcell El better than Stafford El?
On the Success Index (US), Purcell El ranks higher (29.2 vs 19.8 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 Purcell El and Stafford El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purcell El: 537. Stafford El: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purcell El and Stafford El rank in Texas?
Purcell El is 3764th of 4,686 and Stafford El is 4441st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).