Alton Bowen El vs College Hills El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Bowen El
Bryan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
440 students
College Hills El
College Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
600 students
| Measure | Alton Bowen El Bryan, Texas | College Hills El College Station, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 4,686 | #3368 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21846 of 50,301 | #36307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 440 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Bryan | College Station |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alton Bowen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 33.4).
- •Alton Bowen El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Alton Bowen El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Alton Bowen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 73%).
- •Alton Bowen El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •College Hills El is the larger school with 600 students compared with 440.
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 Alton Bowen El better than College Hills El?
On the Success Index (US), Alton Bowen El ranks higher (54.7 vs 33.4 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 Alton Bowen El and College Hills El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Bryan and College Station in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Bowen El: 440. College Hills El: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Bowen El and College Hills El rank in Texas?
Alton Bowen El is 1453rd of 4,686 and College Hills El is 3368th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).