Stephens El vs Swift El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 357 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stephens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
517 students
Swift El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
517 students
| Measure | Stephens El Houston, Texas | Swift El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2849 of 4,686 | #2640 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #32706 of 50,301 | #31354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 517 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 38.9).
- •Stephens El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Swift El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Swift El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 90.9%).
- •Swift El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.7).
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 Stephens El better than Swift El?
On the Success Index (US), Swift El ranks higher (40.9 vs 38.9 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 Stephens El and Swift El?
About 357 km in a straight line, between Houston and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stephens El: 517. Swift El: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stephens El and Swift El rank in Texas?
Stephens El is 2849th of 4,686 and Swift El is 2640th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).