Barnes El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Smith El
Corpus Christi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Barnes El Corpus Christi, Texas | Smith El Corpus Christi, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1716 of 4,686 | #1835 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24099 of 50,301 | #25194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 700 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 700 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 58% |
| city | Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 50.0).
- •Smith El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Barnes El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Barnes El does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.6).
- •Barnes El is the larger school with 700 students compared with 457.
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 Barnes El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Barnes El ranks higher (51.5 vs 50.0 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 Barnes El and Smith El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes El: 700. Smith El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Barnes El is 1716th of 4,686 and Smith El is 1835th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).