Bang El vs Gleason El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bang El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
949 students
Gleason El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
940 students
| Measure | Bang El Houston, Texas | Gleason El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2161 of 4,686 | #1746 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28012 of 50,301 | #24460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 949 | 940 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 940 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gleason El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 45.8).
- •Gleason El does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Gleason El does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Gleason El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 77.3%).
- •Bang El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.1).
- •Bang El is the larger school with 949 students compared with 940.
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 Bang El better than Gleason El?
On the Success Index (US), Gleason El ranks higher (51.0 vs 45.8 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 Bang El and Gleason El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bang El: 949. Gleason El: 940. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bang El and Gleason El rank in Texas?
Bang El is 2161st of 4,686 and Gleason El is 1746th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).