Austin El vs Palmer El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Ennis · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
394 students
Palmer El
Palmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students
| Measure | Austin El Ennis, Texas | Palmer El Palmer, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2659 of 4,686 | #2171 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31498 of 50,301 | #28057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 394 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Ennis | Palmer |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmer El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 40.6).
- •Palmer El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Austin El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Palmer El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 70.1%).
- •Austin El does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.1).
- •Palmer El is the larger school with 525 students compared with 394.
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 Palmer El?
On the Success Index (US), Palmer El ranks higher (45.8 vs 40.6 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 Austin El and Palmer El?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ennis and Palmer in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 394. Palmer El: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Palmer El rank in Texas?
Austin El is 2659th of 4,686 and Palmer El is 2171st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).