Barbara Jordan El vs James Patterson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Jordan El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
James Patterson El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
782 students
| Measure | Barbara Jordan El Richmond, Texas | James Patterson El Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1366 of 4,686 | #2624 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #20875 of 50,301 | #31266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Jordan El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 41.0).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •James Patterson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 68.8%).
- •Barbara Jordan El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.0).
- •James Patterson El is the larger school with 782 students compared with 410.
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 Barbara Jordan El better than James Patterson El?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Jordan El ranks higher (56.1 vs 41.0 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 Barbara Jordan El and James Patterson El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Jordan El: 410. James Patterson El: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Jordan El and James Patterson El rank in Texas?
Barbara Jordan El is 1366th of 4,686 and James Patterson El is 2624th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).