Ashbel Smith El vs De Zavala El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
De Zavala El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
| Measure | Ashbel Smith El Baytown, Texas | De Zavala El Baytown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3587 of 4,686 | #4182 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37708 of 50,301 | #42284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 25% |
| city | Baytown | Baytown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbel Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 24.0).
- •Ashbel Smith El does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Ashbel Smith El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •De Zavala El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 88%).
- •De Zavala El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Ashbel Smith El is the larger school with 548 students compared with 527.
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 De Zavala El?
On the Success Index (US), Ashbel Smith El ranks higher (31.2 vs 24.0 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 De Zavala El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Baytown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbel Smith El: 548. De Zavala El: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbel Smith El and De Zavala El rank in Texas?
Ashbel Smith El is 3587th of 4,686 and De Zavala El is 4182nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).