Alton El vs Salinas El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 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
Salinas El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Alton El Alton, Texas | Salinas El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2057 of 4,686 | #2269 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #27132 of 50,301 | #28695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 337 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| city | Alton | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alton El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 44.9).
- •Salinas El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Alton El does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Alton El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Alton El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Salinas El is the larger school with 366 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 Salinas El?
On the Success Index (US), Alton El ranks higher (47.0 vs 44.9 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 Salinas El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Alton and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton El: 337. Salinas El: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton El and Salinas El rank in Texas?
Alton El is 2057th of 4,686 and Salinas El is 2269th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).