Austin El vs Long El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Long El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students
| Measure | Austin El Harlingen, Texas | Long El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2478 of 4,686 | #2131 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30202 of 50,301 | #27698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 295 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 42.6).
- •Austin El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Long El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Long El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 87.1%).
- •Austin El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.4).
- •Long El is the larger school with 475 students compared with 295.
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 Long El?
On the Success Index (US), Long El ranks higher (46.3 vs 42.6 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 Long El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin El: 295. Long El: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin El and Long El rank in Texas?
Austin El is 2478th of 4,686 and Long El is 2131st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).