Ashford El vs Ray Daily 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.
Ashford El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
Ray Daily El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
853 students
| Measure | Ashford El Houston, Texas | Ray Daily El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4451 of 4,686 | #2291 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #45136 of 50,301 | #28871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 582 | 853 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 853 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Daily El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 19.5).
- •Ray Daily El does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Ray Daily El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Ray Daily El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 88.1%).
- •Ashford El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.4).
- •Ray Daily El is the larger school with 853 students compared with 582.
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 Ashford El better than Ray Daily El?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Daily El ranks higher (44.6 vs 19.5 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 Ashford El and Ray Daily El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashford El: 582. Ray Daily El: 853. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashford El and Ray Daily El rank in Texas?
Ashford El is 4451st of 4,686 and Ray Daily El is 2291st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).