Brown Early Childhood Center vs James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown Early Childhood Center
Portales · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
332 students
James Elementary
Portales · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
364 students
| Measure | Brown Early Childhood Center Portales, New Mexico | James Elementary Portales, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #76 of 416 | #1 of 416 |
| National rank | #33573 of 50,301 | #432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 332 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Portales | Portales |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 37.6).
- •Brown Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.4).
- •James Elementary is the larger school with 364 students compared with 332.
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 Brown Early Childhood Center better than James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James Elementary ranks higher (91.8 vs 37.6 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 Brown Early Childhood Center and James Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Portales and Portales in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown Early Childhood Center: 332. James Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown Early Childhood Center and James Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Brown Early Childhood Center is 76th of 416 and James Elementary is 1st of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).