Alton Bowen El vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 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
Sam Houston El
Bryan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
494 students
| Measure | Alton Bowen El Bryan, Texas | Sam Houston El Bryan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1453 of 4,686 | #866 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #21846 of 50,301 | #14419 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 440 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Bryan | Bryan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 54.7).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 60%).
- •Alton Bowen El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.4).
- •Sam Houston El is the larger school with 494 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 Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston El ranks higher (65.6 vs 54.7 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 Sam Houston El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bryan and Bryan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Bowen El: 440. Sam Houston El: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Bowen El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Alton Bowen El is 1453rd of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 866th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).