Houston ES vs Thomas ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Thomas ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students
| Measure | Houston ES Washington, District of Columbia | Thomas ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 142 | #130 of 142 |
| National rank | #44408 of 50,301 | #45185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.7 vs 19.5).
- •Thomas ES does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Thomas ES does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.5).
- •Houston ES is the larger school with 314 students compared with 228.
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 Houston ES better than Thomas ES?
On the Success Index (US), Houston ES ranks higher (20.7 vs 19.5 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 Houston ES and Thomas ES?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston ES: 314. Thomas ES: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston ES and Thomas ES rank in District of Columbia?
Houston ES is 120th of 142 and Thomas ES is 130th of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).