Austin El vs Howsman El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
Howsman El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
| Measure | Austin El Abilene, Texas | Howsman El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 4,686 | #3190 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20104 of 50,301 | #35149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 729 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| city | Abilene | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 35.2).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 77.5%).
- •Howsman El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.4).
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 Austin El better than Howsman El?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (57.2 vs 35.2 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 Austin El and Howsman El?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Abilene and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 729. Howsman El: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Howsman El rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1296th of 4,686 and Howsman El is 3190th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).