Ashbel Smith El vs Bob Hope El School-Baytown
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashbel Smith El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Bob Hope El School-Baytown
Baytown · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
370 students
| Measure | Ashbel Smith El Baytown, Texas | Bob Hope El School-Baytown Baytown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3587 of 4,686 | #4120 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37708 of 50,301 | #41746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 548 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Baytown | Baytown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbel Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 24.9).
- •Bob Hope El School-Baytown does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 88%).
- •Ashbel Smith El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.6).
- •Ashbel Smith El is the larger school with 548 students compared with 370.
- •Ashbel Smith El is a public school while Bob Hope El School-Baytown is a charter 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 Ashbel Smith El better than Bob Hope El School-Baytown?
On the Success Index (US), Ashbel Smith El ranks higher (31.2 vs 24.9 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 Ashbel Smith El and Bob Hope El School-Baytown?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Baytown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbel Smith El: 548. Bob Hope El School-Baytown: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbel Smith El and Bob Hope El School-Baytown rank in Texas?
Ashbel Smith El is 3587th of 4,686 and Bob Hope El School-Baytown is 4120th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).