Ashbel Smith El vs Lamar 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
Lamar El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Ashbel Smith El Baytown, Texas | Lamar El Baytown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3587 of 4,686 | #3106 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37708 of 50,301 | #34521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| city | Baytown | Baytown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 31.2).
- •Lamar El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Lamar El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 88%).
- •Lamar El does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Ashbel Smith El is the larger school with 548 students compared with 498.
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 Lamar El?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar El ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.2 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 Lamar El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Baytown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashbel Smith El: 548. Lamar El: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashbel Smith El and Lamar El rank in Texas?
Ashbel Smith El is 3587th of 4,686 and Lamar El is 3106th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).