Alton El vs Jessie L Jensen El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Jessie L Jensen El
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
615 students
| Measure | Alton El Alton, Texas | Jessie L Jensen El Alton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2057 of 4,686 | #3259 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27132 of 50,301 | #35642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 337 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Alton | Alton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 34.4).
- •Alton El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Alton El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 35%).
- •Jessie L Jensen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 93.5%).
- •Alton El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Jessie L Jensen El is the larger school with 615 students compared with 337.
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 El better than Jessie L Jensen El?
On the Success Index (US), Alton El ranks higher (47.0 vs 34.4 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 El and Jessie L Jensen El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton El: 337. Jessie L Jensen El: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton El and Jessie L Jensen El rank in Texas?
Alton El is 2057th of 4,686 and Jessie L Jensen El is 3259th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).