Alcott El vs Kelso 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.
Alcott El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
202 students
Kelso El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Alcott El Houston, Texas | Kelso El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3993 of 4,686 | #4192 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40690 of 50,301 | #42362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 202 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 23.9).
- •Alcott El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Kelso El does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Alcott El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98% vs 98.9%).
- •Alcott El does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Kelso El is the larger school with 364 students compared with 202.
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 Alcott El better than Kelso El?
On the Success Index (US), Alcott El ranks higher (26.5 vs 23.9 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 Alcott El and Kelso El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott El: 202. Kelso El: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott El and Kelso El rank in Texas?
Alcott El is 3993rd of 4,686 and Kelso El is 4192nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).