Alcorta El vs Bowie El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcorta El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Bowie El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
| Measure | Alcorta El Abilene, Texas | Bowie El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3802 of 4,686 | #3045 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39305 of 50,301 | #34154 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 28.8).
- •Bowie El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Alcorta El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 86.9%).
- •Bowie El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.8).
- •Bowie El is the larger school with 473 students compared with 410.
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 Alcorta El better than Bowie El?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie El ranks higher (36.7 vs 28.8 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 Alcorta El and Bowie El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcorta El: 410. Bowie El: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcorta El and Bowie El rank in Texas?
Alcorta El is 3802nd of 4,686 and Bowie El is 3045th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).