Ambassadors Preparatory Academy vs Parker El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Galveston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
167 students
Parker El
Galveston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
436 students
| Measure | Ambassadors Preparatory Academy Galveston, Texas | Parker El Galveston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4264 of 4,686 | #2394 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43118 of 50,301 | #29611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 167 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| city | Galveston | Galveston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 22.7).
- •Parker El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Parker El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Ambassadors Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 84.2%).
- •Ambassadors Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.8).
- •Parker El is the larger school with 436 students compared with 167.
- •Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Parker El is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ambassadors Preparatory Academy better than Parker El?
On the Success Index (US), Parker El ranks higher (43.5 vs 22.7 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 Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Parker El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Galveston and Galveston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy: 167. Parker El: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Parker El rank in Texas?
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy is 4264th of 4,686 and Parker El is 2394th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).