Alvarado El-South vs Brandon El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 260 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarado El-South
Alvarado · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
386 students
Brandon El
Lufkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
386 students
| Measure | Alvarado El-South Alvarado, Texas | Brandon El Lufkin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1678 of 4,686 | #2065 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #23736 of 50,301 | #27197 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 386 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 49% |
| city | Alvarado | Lufkin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alvarado El-South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 46.9).
- •Alvarado El-South does better on math proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Brandon El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Alvarado El-South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 78.2%).
- •Brandon El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
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 Alvarado El-South better than Brandon El?
On the Success Index (US), Alvarado El-South ranks higher (52.0 vs 46.9 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 Alvarado El-South and Brandon El?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Alvarado and Lufkin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarado El-South: 386. Brandon El: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarado El-South and Brandon El rank in Texas?
Alvarado El-South is 1678th of 4,686 and Brandon El is 2065th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).