Austin El vs Ward El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 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
Ward El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Austin El Abilene, Texas | Ward El Abilene, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1296 of 4,686 | #1790 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20104 of 50,301 | #24858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 729 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Abilene | Abilene |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.2 vs 50.5).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Austin El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 57.8%).
- •Ward El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •Austin El is the larger school with 729 students compared with 502.
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 Ward El?
On the Success Index (US), Austin El ranks higher (57.2 vs 50.5 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 Austin El and Ward El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Abilene and Abilene in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 729. Ward El: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Ward El rank in Texas?
Austin El is 1296th of 4,686 and Ward El is 1790th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).