Almeda El vs Petersen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almeda El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
707 students
Petersen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Almeda El Houston, Texas | Petersen El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3755 of 4,686 | #3879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39042 of 50,301 | #39760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almeda El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 28.1).
- •Almeda El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Almeda El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Almeda El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.1%).
- •Petersen El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Almeda El is the larger school with 707 students compared with 357.
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 Almeda El better than Petersen El?
On the Success Index (US), Almeda El ranks higher (29.2 vs 28.1 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 Almeda El and Petersen El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almeda El: 707. Petersen El: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almeda El and Petersen El rank in Texas?
Almeda El is 3755th of 4,686 and Petersen El is 3879th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).