Alkek El vs Hill Country El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkek El
Bandera · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Hill Country El
Pipe Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Alkek El Bandera, Texas | Hill Country El Pipe Creek, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 4,686 | #2449 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25672 of 50,301 | #29957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Bandera | Pipe Creek |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alkek El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 43.0).
- •Alkek El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Alkek El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Hill Country El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 59.2%).
- •Hill Country El does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Alkek El is the larger school with 574 students compared with 446.
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 Alkek El better than Hill Country El?
On the Success Index (US), Alkek El ranks higher (49.2 vs 43.0 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 Alkek El and Hill Country El?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Bandera and Pipe Creek in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alkek El: 574. Hill Country El: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alkek El and Hill Country El rank in Texas?
Alkek El is 1884th of 4,686 and Hill Country El is 2449th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).