Ashbel Smith El vs James Bowie El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 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
James Bowie El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Ashbel Smith El Baytown, Texas | James Bowie El Baytown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3587 of 4,686 | #3837 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37708 of 50,301 | #39467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| city | Baytown | Baytown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashbel Smith El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 28.6).
- •James Bowie El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Ashbel Smith El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •James Bowie El 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 16.0).
- •James Bowie El is the larger school with 640 students compared with 548.
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 James Bowie El?
On the Success Index (US), Ashbel Smith El ranks higher (31.2 vs 28.6 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 James Bowie El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Baytown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbel Smith El: 548. James Bowie El: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbel Smith El and James Bowie El rank in Texas?
Ashbel Smith El is 3587th of 4,686 and James Bowie El is 3837th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).