A P Beutel El vs Bess Brannen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A P Beutel El
Lake Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
Bess Brannen El
Lake Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
747 students
| Measure | A P Beutel El Lake Jackson, Texas | Bess Brannen El Lake Jackson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #850 of 4,686 | #519 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14231 of 50,301 | #8758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 572 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Lake Jackson | Lake Jackson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bess Brannen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 65.8).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Bess Brannen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 54%).
- •A P Beutel El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.9).
- •Bess Brannen El is the larger school with 747 students compared with 572.
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 A P Beutel El better than Bess Brannen El?
On the Success Index (US), Bess Brannen El ranks higher (73.7 vs 65.8 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 A P Beutel El and Bess Brannen El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Jackson and Lake Jackson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A P Beutel El: 572. Bess Brannen El: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A P Beutel El and Bess Brannen El rank in Texas?
A P Beutel El is 850th of 4,686 and Bess Brannen El is 519th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).