Academy El vs Sampson-Howard El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy El
Little River · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
258 students
Sampson-Howard El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
| Measure | Academy El Little River, Texas | Sampson-Howard El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1469 of 4,686 | #3927 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21988 of 50,301 | #40171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 258 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Little River | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 27.4).
- •Academy El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 81.2%).
- •Sampson-Howard El does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.4).
- •Sampson-Howard El is the larger school with 611 students compared with 258.
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 Academy El better than Sampson-Howard El?
On the Success Index (US), Academy El ranks higher (54.5 vs 27.4 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 Academy El and Sampson-Howard El?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Little River and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy El: 258. Sampson-Howard El: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy El and Sampson-Howard El rank in Texas?
Academy El is 1469th of 4,686 and Sampson-Howard El is 3927th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).