Alexander El vs Kennedy 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.
Alexander El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
609 students
Kennedy El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
510 students
| Measure | Alexander El Houston, Texas | Kennedy El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3333 of 4,686 | #3339 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #36088 of 50,301 | #36117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 609 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.7 vs 33.7).
- •Alexander El does better on math proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Kennedy El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Alexander El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 91.2%).
- •Alexander El does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.9).
- •Alexander El is the larger school with 609 students compared with 510.
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 Alexander El better than Kennedy El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alexander El and Kennedy El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander El: 609. Kennedy El: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander El and Kennedy El rank in Texas?
Alexander El is 3333rd of 4,686 and Kennedy El is 3339th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).