South El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plainview, Texas 79072 · Plainview ISD
#3950 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#40358 of 50,301 nationally
About South El
South El is a public elementary located in Plainview, in the Plainview ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 456 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3950th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (34th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 456.
There are 7 schools in Plainview; South El ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Plainview Classical Academy
Plainview · Charter other · Grades K–12
262 students · 286 m away
Central El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
505 students · 1.7 km away
Plainview H S
Plainview · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students · 3.2 km away
Plainview J H
Plainview · Public middle · Grades 7–8
634 students · 3.5 km away
Plainview Int
Plainview · Public middle · Grades 5–6
554 students · 4.4 km away
North El
Plainview · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
492 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Blanton El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
456 students
O'hara Lanier El
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
456 students
China Spring Pri
China Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
456 students
Luella Merrett El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Sam Houston El
La Feria · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
456 students
Charles Borchers El
Laredo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South El a good school?
South El has a Success Index (US) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3950 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South El rank in Texas?
South El ranks #3950 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #40358 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South El?
South El had 456 students in 2025.
Is South El a elementary school or a high school?
South El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South El?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of South El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.