Shackelford El vs Simpson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shackelford El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Simpson El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Shackelford El Waxahachie, Texas | Simpson El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 4,686 | #1112 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10976 of 50,301 | #17957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 452 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Waxahachie | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shackelford El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 60.4).
- •Simpson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 42.7%).
- •Shackelford El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Simpson El is the larger school with 592 students compared with 452.
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 Shackelford El better than Simpson El?
On the Success Index (US), Shackelford El ranks higher (70.5 vs 60.4 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 Shackelford El and Simpson El?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waxahachie and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shackelford El: 452. Simpson El: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shackelford El and Simpson El rank in Texas?
Shackelford El is 638th of 4,686 and Simpson El is 1112th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).